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After death, ‘drugs sold here’ protests erupt

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December 02, 2025

A few days after a youth died of suspected drug overdose in Punjab’s Maur Kalan village in Bathinda, the irate villagers are expressing their anger ina novel way.

- HARPREET BAJWA @ Chandigarh

The death, they said, contradicts police claims that drug availability has reduced by nearly 70% since the launch of anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashia Virudh’ on March 1. To vent out their frustration, the villagers have painted “Chitta is sold openly here”.

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