Punjab's Fight Against Drugs: New Oversight Committee Formed

The Punjab government has established a five-member cabinet committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor actions against the drug menace. The committee includes ministers overseeing police and health department actions as part of a multi-pronged strategy involving enforcement, prevention, and rehabilitation.

The Punjab government has taken a significant step in its campaign against drug abuse by forming a five-member committee of cabinet ministers. This committee will closely monitor ongoing efforts to combat the drug problem, according to sources on Thursday.

Heading the new committee is Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who, alongside his fellow ministers, will oversee the actions of the police and health departments. The other committee members are New and Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora, Health Minister Balbir Singh, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, and Industries Minister Taranpreet Singh Sond.

This move is part of a broader, multi-pronged strategy by the Punjab government, aiming to eradicate drugs through enforcement, prevention, de-addiction, and rehabilitation. The initiative comes amidst opposition parties' criticisms regarding the state's persistent drug issues.