Punjab drug case

PUNJAB DRUG CASE NEWS

Punjab recorded 106 drug overdose deaths in 2024, much higher than neighboring Haryana, Himachal: NCRB report

May 09, 2026 10:16 am

The number of drug deaths in Punjab have increased from 89 in 2023 to 106 in 2024. In 2023, Punjab had recorded the highest number of drug overdose deaths while Tamil Nadu was placed second.

Policeman injured as accused in drug case bites him during raid

March 12, 2025 8:39 am

Acting on this information, ASI Sukhwinder Singh and his team reached Neeraj Kumar’s house and knocked on the door. However, Neeraj refused to open it.

Punjab police summons Akali leader Majithia in drugs case

December 12, 2023 1:27 pm

The case stemmed from a 2018 report by Harpreet Singh Sidhu, the former head of the anti-drug Special Task Force, which recommended further investigation.

How all-woman committees are fighting drug addiction in Punjab

October 25, 2023 4:32 pm

In a striking display of unity and determination, these women have formed committees to counter the drug problem that often plagues their communities. Their efforts not only combat addiction but also address the potential involvement of women in the drug trade.

Punjab drugs case: High court advances hearing from November 15 to October 13

October 05, 2021 1:15 pm

Advocate Navkiran Singh contended that the matter relates to the drug mafia operating in Punjab which has international links and needs to be dealt with on an urgent basis as it affected the lives of the Punjabi youth.

ED officer investigating Punjab drug case shifted, to lead Saradha probe

January 18, 2015 12:58 am

The officer was moved from Jalandhar to Kolkata late Friday evening.

Weak evidence in NDPS case leads to man’s acquittal

July 20, 2014 3:11 am

No independent witness who could had proved authenticity of official testimonies was joined during the arrest.

Drug case: Vijendra Singh's sparring partner Ram Singh dismissed by Punjab Police

March 29, 2013 9:02 am

dismissed by Punjab police in connection with the recent recovery of 26 kg of heroin worth Rs 130 crore.

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