AAP MP Harbhajan Singh Critiques Punjab Government's Demolition Drive
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Synopsis
AAP MP Harbhajan Singh has publicly opposed the Punjab government's demolition of properties linked to drug smugglers, advocating for arrests instead. He later expressed support for the government's anti-drug efforts, as Punjab's campaign shows significant success in combating drug trafficking.
Key Takeaways
- AAP MP Harbhajan Singh opposes demolitions.
- Calls for arrest of drug suppliers instead.
- Punjab's War Against Drugs shows success.
- Over 1,700 drug traffickers arrested recently.
- 29 properties of drug traffickers demolished.
Chandigarh, March 19 (NationPress) AAP Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Harbhajan Singh has expressed his opposition to the Punjab government’s decision to demolish the residences and properties of drug smugglers.
In a video message, he stated his disagreement with the government’s approach of using JCB machines to destroy the homes of drug peddlers, emphasizing, “I am not in favour of demolishing houses; drug suppliers should be arrested instead.”
Subsequently, the former Indian cricketer clarified on social media platform X, asserting, “I stand in complete support of Punjab Police and the government. Finally, we have a government that is serious about eradicating drugs, and the message is clear.”
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema revealed last week that the ongoing ‘War Against Drugs’ initiative has yielded positive outcomes, with over 81 kg of heroin, more than 51 kg of opium, and ₹60 lakh in cash seized in just 13 days. A total of 1,259 first information reports (FIRs) have been filed under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), leading to the arrest of 1,759 drug traffickers. Additionally, around 7.5 lakh intoxicating tablets and 970 kg of poppy husk, along with other synthetic drugs, have been confiscated by the police, he noted.
Furthermore, properties belonging to 29 individuals linked to drug trafficking have been demolished. Cheema mentioned that these individuals had accumulated crores of rupees through illegal smuggling activities.
He emphasized that the AAP government is dedicated to eradicating drugs from Punjab. The police are tirelessly working and taking action against drug traffickers. He assured that no one involved in drugs would escape justice, and in the near future, all such individuals would be incarcerated.
Cheema pointed out that, in contrast to past administrations that shielded drug traffickers, the AAP government is enforcing strict measures against them. He accused the former Akali-BJP and Congress governments of orchestrating a plan to ensnare the youth in drug addiction.
