New Delhi, April 29 -- Punjab's anti-drug campaign 'Yudh Nasheyan Virudh' has intensified under the Bhagwant Mann government, with data showing a sharp rise in cases, arrests, and narcotics seizures since 2022.

Between 2022 and 2026 (till date), 73,541 NDPS cases have been registered, up over 40% from 52,255 cases recorded during 2017-21. Arrests have increased to 98,596, nearly 45% higher than the previous period.

Heroin seizures have seen a major spike, rising 148% to 5,979 kg from 2,412 kg earlier. Opium recoveries have also gone up by over 43% to 3,583 kg.

Among synthetic drugs, ice (crystal meth) seizures have jumped more than fourfold-from 17 kg to 93 kg. Cocaine seizures remain largely stable at 6,064 kg compared to 6,852 kg ear...