Punjab Anti‑Drug Campaign Scheduled to End with Shah’s Speech Amid Safety Concerns

Punjab’s month‑long anti‑drug campaign is set to close with a high‑visibility rally in Jalandhar on September 30, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah will deliver the final address. The program, launched by BJP national president Nitin Nainwala on September 18 from Pathankot’s Madhopur, has traversed several districts, raising awareness about narcotics and promoting a “Drug‑Free Punjab” vision.

Despite the celebratory tone, security officials remain on edge after a recent email threatened bomb explosions at the minister’s event and at BJP offices in three major cities. Police have increased patrols around the Jalandhar venue, deployed bomb‑disposal units, and coordinated with intelligence agencies to monitor any suspicious activity.

Shah’s speech is expected to reaffirm the government’s zero‑tolerance policy on drug abuse, outline future enforcement measures, and highlight the political significance of the campaign for the party’s upcoming electoral ambitions in the state.