Ludhiana, June 27 -- Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh on Saturday said that under the anti-drug campaign, the government is taking concrete steps against drug abuse, and strict action will be taken against peddlers and smugglers

"... This anti-drug campaign was launched from Chandigarh, taking major steps against drug abuse in Punjab. The intent was clear: anyone using drugs is treated as a patient, given medical care and rehabilitation; but smugglers and peddlers are treated as criminals, facing strict action...", he told reporters

Earlier in June, Bathinda Police claimed a breakthrough in its anti-drug drive after arresting two persons, including an advocate, and recovering heroin and methamphetamine, commonly known as "ice", from ...