Punjab’s Drug Crisis: 170% Rise In De-Addiction Patients Ahead Of 2027 Polls | Ground Report| News18

Punjab’s battle against the drug menace is back in focus, with de-addiction centres reporting a 170% rise in patients seeking treatment.The surge has brought renewed attention to the scale of substance addiction in the state and its impact on families and young people. With the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections approaching, the drug crisis is also becoming an increasingly prominent political issue.Political parties, including the BJP, are stepping up anti-drug campaigns and promising stronger action against drug trafficking and addiction. But beyond election campaigns and political promises, a larger question remains: Can Punjab break the cycle of addiction?The growing demand for rehabilitation highlights the importance of treatment, prevention, awareness and sustained efforts to tackle the supply of illegal drugs.In this report, Simran Babbar examines Punjab’s drug crisis, the rise in demand for de-addiction services, the political response ahead of the 2027 elections and the continuing impact of addiction on Punjab’s youth.Watch the full report for an in-depth look at Punjab’s drug menace, rehabilitation crisis and the political battle over the issue. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube