Kapurthala police to intensify action under ‘War against Drugs’ campaign

Under the Punjab Government and Punjab Police’s ongoing ‘War against Drugs’ campaign, Additional Director General of Police (Crime) and Supervising Officer for Kapurthala, L.K. Yadav, emphasised the need for heightened vigilance in all drug-prone and sensitive areas of the district.

Chairing a special meeting at the Police Lines in Kapurthala, ADGP Yadav directed officers from the district’s 15 police stations and eight outposts to implement a strict zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics-related crimes.

He underlined that Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has placed special emphasis on decisive action against drug trafficking and abuse, warning that any laxity in enforcement would not be tolerated. In view of the upcoming 79th Independence Day celebrations and the onset of the festive season, the ADGP also instructed the police to maintain robust security arrangements. This includes increasing checkpoints, search operations and patrolling to ensure citizens can celebrate without fear, while maintaining law and order as the top priority.

Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora welcomed the ADGP and briefed him on the district’s progress in the anti-drug campaign so far, assuring full compliance with the new directives. The meeting was attended by senior district police officials, including SP(D) Prabhjot Singh Virk, SP(H) Gurpreet Singh, SP(PBI) Gurmeet Kaur, DSP(D) Parminder Singh, DSP (Sub-Division Kapurthala) Deepkaran Singh, DSP Phagwara Bharat Bhushan Saini, DSP Bhulath Karnail Singh, DSP Daljit Singh, DSP Sukhpal Singh, DSP Upkar Singh, DSP Jasvir Singh, DSP Ramandeep Kumar, and SHOs from across the district.

Following the meeting, ADGP Yadav, accompanied by SSP Toora, visited the Modern Jail in Kapurthala to review its facilities and inspect the barracks.

He interacted with inmates and under trial prisoners, listening to their grievances and assuring them of necessary action to address their concerns. The visit was also attended by DSP Deepkaran Singh, SHO (Kotwali) Inspector Harinder Singh, and senior jail officials.