Special drive launched against sale of tobacco products near edu institutes

The Ludhiana police, led by Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, carried out a comprehensive campaign to curb the sale of tobacco products and e-cigarettes near schools and educational institutions.

The special operation, supervised by ADCP-2 Karnveer Singh, saw active participation from officials of Industrial Area-B, Zone-2 and other police stations. Teams conducted surprise inspections at various spots around schools and took strict action against shopkeepers and vendors selling tobacco or e-cigarettes to minors or in prohibited areas.

Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma emphasised that the initiative sends a strong message that the Ludhiana police was committed to enforcing law and ensuring a healthy environment for students.

He said such drives would continue in the future to safeguard youth from harmful substances and ensure compliance with the norms.

The Ludhiana police have urged citizens to cooperate by reporting any illegal sale of tobacco or e-cigarettes near schools to their nearest police stations.