Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Punjab has been targeted to become drug-free by December 31, 2029, following an announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 20, 2026, during a Vijayadashami event in Ludhiana. The initiative, known as Nasha Mukt Punjab, aims to eradicate illicit narcotics networks and strengthen action against drug trafficking. As part of the measures, the murder case of anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged conspirators. Citizens are also encouraged to report drug trafficking through the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) helpline. Central agencies may intervene if state-level enforcement is considered insufficient.