Punjab Drug Crisis Intensifies as Trafficking Routes Expand

Punjab is experiencing a sharp rise in drug trafficking, with traffickers exploiting porous borders and local networks to smuggle narcotics into the state.

The surge has been attributed to a combination of economic hardship, lack of employment opportunities, and the easy availability of precursor chemicals.

In response, state police have launched a series of coordinated raids across key transit points, seizing large quantities of heroin, cocaine, and synthetic drugs.

Experts warn that without sustained enforcement and rehabilitation programs, the drug problem could deepen, affecting rural and urban communities alike.

The government has pledged additional resources for drug awareness campaigns and support for affected families.