Village anti-drug committee member shot in Punjab’s Barnala, injured
A member of a village anti-drug committee was shot and injured in Punjab's Barnala district, sparking concerns about the influence of drug cartels ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Police are investigating the incident, which is suspected to be a retaliatory attack by local drug peddlers.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the dangerous intersection of grassroots anti-drug activism, organized crime, and political instability in the region.
Barnala (Punjab) A 27-year-old man, a member of a village anti-drug committee, was allegedly shot at by a group of people at his home in Kaleke village here, police said on Sunday (November 8, 2026). The injured Amandeep Singh was admitted to hospital and his condition was stable, they said, adding that four people have been identified in connection with the incident that took place on Saturday (November 8, 2026) . How can drug menace issue cast shadow on Punjab 2027 Assembly polls | Explained How can drug menace issue cast shadow on Punjab 2027 Assembly polls | Explained As the election to the 117-member Punjab Assembly closes in, the drug menace appears to be becoming one big issue that can mobilise emotion and votes simultaneously, since addiction has touched a significant number of households in Punjab How can drug menace issue cast shadow on Punjab 2027 Assembly polls |…
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