The police have registered separate FIRs in this connection. Besides, 12 were detained for investigations due to suspicious activities. The police also seized five vehicles suspected to be stolen from the area.

The Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment programme initiated by the Punjab government has treated more than 2.5 lakh drug addicts across the state

Addiction has been universally accepted as a mental health issue, which should be managed by a team of psychiatrists and psychologists

Drug addiction menace has been haunting Punjab for several years and so to curb the drug crisis, the state government, NGOs and private organisations have been undertaking various measures

Taking note of the impact that media has on youngsters, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has decided to ban any songs and movies that promote violence or glorify drug intake

To battle against drugs, the Government of Punjab started an initiative in August 2018 called Buddy Programme in which school teachers, government officials and parents act as buddies and help youngsters to live a healthy and drug free life