After small fish, it's now turn of ‘Jarnails’ to face action for their role in drug trade: CM

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday stated that following action against small-time drug smuggiers, it is now the turn of the ‘Jarnails’—the big players—to face consequences for their involvement in the drug trade.

- GAURAV GOEL

Speaking to the media at his official’ residence, the Chief Minister reiterated the government's policy of zero tolerance toward drugs and the powerful individuals who have either patronized or participated in the illicit trade, He said while small smugglers acted as distributors, the real kingpins—who oper: ated an extensive network— had long evaded accountability. “Now, their time is up,” Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted. “No matter how influential they are, those involved in the drug trade will not be spared.”

The Chief Minister emphasized that the state government has already jailed many area-specific, Smallscale smugglers.