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Crime
17-Year-Old Found Dead in Fazilka; Locals Cite Easy Access to Drugs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 09:39 AM
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The body of 17-year-old Abhijot Singh was found on a bed in his home in Ghattianwali Jattan, Fazilka. Villagers allege that drugs are easily available locally, comparing their accessibility to sugar.
A 17-year-old boy, identified as Abhijot Singh, was found dead at his residence in Ghattianwali Jattan village in the Fazilka district of Punjab. The body was discovered lying on a bed inside the house, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
The incident has sparked concern among the residents of the village, who have raised serious allegations regarding the availability of illicit substances in the area. Villagers claim that drugs are being sold openly and are as easily accessible as common household items like sugar.
While the specific cause of death is pending official forensic examination, the community's statements highlight a growing anxiety over drug trafficking and consumption among the youth in the region. Local sources indicate that the ease of procuring these substances is a significant contributing factor to the crisis.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, including verifying the claims made by the villagers regarding local drug distribution networks.
The incident has sparked concern among the residents of the village, who have raised serious allegations regarding the availability of illicit substances in the area. Villagers claim that drugs are being sold openly and are as easily accessible as common household items like sugar.
While the specific cause of death is pending official forensic examination, the community's statements highlight a growing anxiety over drug trafficking and consumption among the youth in the region. Local sources indicate that the ease of procuring these substances is a significant contributing factor to the crisis.
Police have taken cognizance of the incident and are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, including verifying the claims made by the villagers regarding local drug distribution networks.