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Amritsar North: Drug menace overshadows works

Tribune News Service
Updated At : 11:12 AM Dec 15, 2021 IST

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ON the face of it, the political leadership in the constituency can claim of developmental works but residents are grappling with law and order and drug-related problems.

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Amritsar North constituency comprises the Civil Lines area, including posh localities of Ranjit Avenue, Green Avenue, Basant Avenue and localities on Majitha and Batala Road. The area roads are in somewhat better condition as compared to others. But when one visits localities like Faizpura, Karampura and Mustafabad, one gets to know about the crime and drug menace. Snatchers move in the area without any fear as the police authorities have failed to nail criminal elements.

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Karampura, said a large number of people could be seen gambling and consuming drugs in the ground located on the rear of the mental hospital while the police looked the other way because of political patronage to nefarious elements.

Several parts of Mustafabad area paint a picture of neglect as the residents are waiting for metalled roads for long. Sewerage lines have been laid but the dug up roads have turned into potholes.

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