Supreme Court Flags Alarming Drug Crisis in Punjab, Suggests Central Intervention
Published: May 8, 2026
The Supreme Court has expressed grave concern over the escalating drug menace in Punjab, citing an 'alarming' human toll and suggesting possible central government intervention. The bench criticized Punjab police for targeting low-level offenders while major traffickers evade action.
The Supreme Court on Friday voiced deep concern over the worsening drug crisis in Punjab, calling the human cost 'alarming' and indicating that central government intervention may be necessary. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant referenced the tragic case of a woman who lost all five of her sons to drug addiction, underscoring the severity of the issue.