'No Strict Action': Akal Takht Leader Tears Into AAP Over Punjab Drug Issue
The Jathedar of the Akal Takht has criticized the Punjab government's anti-drug campaign, arguing that the drug menace remains severe despite official claims of success. He challenged the government to acknowledge the reality of addiction in villages and called for stronger federal intervention to stop cross-border narcotics trafficking.
Why it matters
The critique highlights a significant disconnect between government policy and the lived experience of citizens regarding the drug crisis in Punjab.
With the issue of drug abuse emerging as a major political flashpoint in Punjab, Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj has now stepped into the debate, questioning claims that the state is free from a serious drug problem.Jathedar Gargajj said those claiming that there are no drugs in Punjab are welcome to approach the Akal Takht, stating that they can be provided data on individuals from different villages who are battling drug addiction, particularly the use of 'Chitta'.He said the drug menace, especially heroin, is at its peak in the state and cannot be brushed aside through political claims or official figures."Drugs are being sold illegally and it is the government's duty to stop it," he said.His remarks come as political parties have been locked in a sharp war of words over the Punjab government's anti-drug campaign.The Aam Aadmi Party government has repeatedly highlighted its crackdown against…
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