Punjab to recruit 10,000 police to fight drug menace
In short
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the state will recruit 10,000 new police personnel. The plan is aimed at fighting drug trafficking and drug abuse, and the police are expected to get more freedom to act.
The state also wants better tools and stronger law enforcement. The exact recruitment timeline and funding are not stated in the available reporting.
What the reporting says
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans to recruit 10,000 new police personnel to combat drug problems, according to the publisher summary. He said the police would get full autonomy to act against drug trafficking, while the state is also adding resources, technology-driven tools and seeking stronger NDPS Act enforcement through talks with the Centre. The reporting does not say when the hiring will start or how it will be funded.
Why it matters
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced plans for 10,000 police recruitments to tackle drugs, the publisher summary says. The state also wants technology-enabled policing and is discussing stronger NDPS Act measures with the Centre. This affects Punjab’s public sector hiring and law-and-order response, but the timing, budget and operational details are not stated in the available reporting.