06-07-2025
Jarnails who patronised drug trade are behind bars, will pay for their sins: Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Saturday said his government would ensure 'exemplary punishment' for those responsible for ruining the lives of the state's youth through drug trafficking.
'The 'Jarnails' who patronised drug trade have already been put behind bars and exemplary punishment will be ensured for those who ruin the youths by selling them narcotic substances. No one had previously dared to arrest these affluent leaders, but now they will pay the price for their sins,' Mann said.
Speaking at an event held to dedicate Rs 350 crore worth of road and library projects to the residents of Amritsar, Mann that Punjab government has launched the Yudh Nasheyan Virudh campaign to combat the drug menace and to channel the boundless energy of the youth in a positive direction.
'The state cannot remain a silent spectator while smugglers flourish at the cost of victims,' he said, adding that the drug supply lines have been disrupted and several key figures arrested. 'For the first time, illegally acquired properties of drug smugglers are being confiscated or demolished,' he said.
Mann also announced a Rs 3,500-crore road infrastructure project covering 19,000 km of link roads. He accused the Union government of withholding Rs 6,000 crore of Punjab's share in the Rural Development Fund (RDF). 'If the funds were released, every road in Punjab could be constructed,' he said.
Mann said past governments imposed taxes on vehicles transporting holy scriptures, which his administration has since abolished. 'Punjab enjoys peace, harmony, and unity, which are essential for development,' he said.
The Chief Minister stated that investment worth over Rs 1 lakh crore had been secured in the last three years. 'These investments are backed by Punjab's infrastructure, skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment,' he said.
Joint committee to resolve biogas plant issue in Akhara village: CM
Ludhiana: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Saturday announced the formation of a joint committee of villagers and experts to find a permanent solution for setting up a biogas plant in Akhara village of Ludhiana district.
A decision to this effect was taken after CM met a delegation led by Gurtej Singh, representative of the Akhara Sangharsh Committee. Mann said the panel will consider each and every concern raised by the villagers and after thorough examination, submit its recommendations, upon which the government will take necessary action. He said the panel will submit its report within the scheduled timeframe.
