After Small Fish, It\u2019s Now the Turn of the \u2018Jarnails\u2019 to Face Action for Their Role in Drug Trade: CM<\/p>\n
Another big fish will be nabbed in the coming days \u2013 CM Mann<\/p>\n
Says action against Majithia has exposed unholy nexus of all political parties on drugs<\/p>\n
No question of political vendetta, as ample evidence exists against drug smugglers<\/p>\n
Chandigarh, June 26 \u2013<\/p>\n
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday stated that following action against small-time drug smugglers, it is now the turn of the \u2018Jarnails\u2019\u2014the big players\u2014to face consequences for their involvement in the drug trade.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the media at his official residence, the Chief Minister reiterated the government\u2019s policy of zero tolerance toward drugs and the powerful individuals who have either patronized or participated in the illicit trade. He said while small smugglers acted as distributors, the real kingpins\u2014who operated an extensive network\u2014had long evaded accountability. \u201cNow, their time is up,\u201d Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted. \u201cNo matter how influential they are, those involved in the drug trade will not be spared.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government has already jailed many area-specific, small-scale smugglers. \u201cThe Aam Aadmi Party had guaranteed that the perpetrators of this heinous crime would be brought to justice. That promise is being fulfilled,\u201d he said, adding that the ongoing crackdown has broken the backbone of the drug cartel.<\/p>\n
Bhagwant Singh Mann further revealed that substantial evidence has been collected against those arrested, including records of significant hawala transactions, which he said will serve as \u201cthe final nail in their coffin.\u201d He promised exemplary action to serve as a deterrent to others and reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to bringing all offenders to justice.
\nThe Chief Minister highlighted the success of the state\u2019s \u201cYudh Nasheyan De Virudh\u201d (War Against Drugs) campaign, noting that many traffickers have fled the state.<\/p>\n
The campaign, he said, has now become a mass movement, with widespread public support. The Chief Minister praised village panchayats for passing resolutions against drug abuse, calling it a positive step toward eradicating the menace from Punjab. Commenting on the arrest of Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that cross-party statements in Majithia\u2019s support prove the existence of a political nexus shielding drug smugglers.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister added that 29 mobile phones, eight laptops, and other crucial evidence have been recovered from Majithia\u2019s residence. \u201cHis arrest has exposed the unholy alliance among traditional political parties on the drug issue. Their actions have devastated Punjab,\u201d Bhagwant Singh Mann said. He warned that more prominent political figures would soon face arrest and that their properties would be confiscated or demolished.<\/p>\n
Every link in the chain of drug money\u2014both upstream and downstream\u2014is being investigated thoroughly, the Chief Minister added. He said that Those who have accumulated vast wealth by supporting illegal activities will be held accountable. Dismissing accusations of political vendetta, Bhagwant Singh Mann maintained that all actions have been taken in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n
The Chief Minister questioned that How can it be political vendetta when the opposition has been rejected outright by the people of Punjab? He said that the opposition is merely trying to politicize the matter in a desperate bid to protect itself. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that all such efforts will prove futile as the people of state are aware of the dubious character of these leaders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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