"AAP Pushed Punjab into Drug Abyss": Amit Shah Slams State Govt
Union Home Minister Amit Shah slams AAP government over Punjab's drug crisis and announces visits to grieving families in Mansa, Sangrur, and Gurdaspur.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, alleging that the state administration has played a pivotal role in plunging Punjab into a devastating drug crisis. In a strongly worded statement, the Home Minister claimed that the AAP government has "left no stone unturned" in pushing the state into a quagmire of narcotics, leading to the destruction of countless families.
Direct Outreach to Grieving Families
Taking his criticism beyond words, Amit Shah announced that he will personally visit the families of individuals who lost their lives after daring to speak out against drug smugglers. The Home Minister is scheduled to visit Mansa, Sangrur, and Gurdaspur on Tuesday, October 20.
Sharing his intentions on X (formerly Twitter), Shah expressed deep empathy for the victims, stating that the grief experienced by these families is beyond expression. He specifically alleged that these individuals were targeted and sacrificed their lives under the "patronage" of the AAP government while fighting against those peddling the "white powder."
"The attempts to suppress the voices rising against this black trade of drugs will never succeed, and the people of Punjab will give a befitting reply to this," Shah wrote.
Central Government's Resolve
The Union Home Minister reaffirmed the Government of India's commitment to eradicating the drug menace. He assured that the center would take decisive action to ensure that drug smugglers are put behind bars, with the ultimate goal of freeing Punjab and the rest of the nation from the grip of the illegal drug trade.
Growing Concerns Over State Patronage
Amit Shah's allegations align with concerns raised by other political figures in the state. Pargat Singh, a Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, has also voiced serious alarms regarding the escalating drug menace and the alleged failure of the state government to respond effectively to trafficking and violence.
Singh highlighted several chilling incidents to illustrate the gravity of the situation:
- Mansa: Singh claimed that the violence seen in Mansa is a reflection of a larger trend occurring across the entire state.
- Sri Hargobindpur Sahib: An incident where three young men were reportedly attacked with weapons by drug traffickers.
- Ludhiana: The tragic death of 30-year-old Sahil, who reportedly died following the consumption of medical drugs.
Singh further alleged that drug traffickers have become emboldened due to perceived patronage from both political circles and the police force, questioning the state's resolve to tackle the epidemic.