HealthPunjab Sees 170% Rise in De-Addiction Patients Ahead of 2027 Polls
Punjab has witnessed a 170% increase in patients seeking treatment at de-addiction centres, highlighting the severity of the drug crisis in the state. With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, political parties including the BJP are intensifying anti-drug campaigns and promising stronger action against drug trafficking and addiction. The surge underscores the urgent need for treatment, prevention, and sustained efforts to combat drug abuse affecting Punjab's youth and families.
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