Union Home Minister Amit Shah joins a political tour in Punjab amid accusations of enabling drug mafia operations.
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Updated Oct 20
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What happened
Union Home Minister Amit Shah joins a political tour in Punjab amid accusations of enabling drug mafia operations.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A political slugfest erupted in Punjab involving multiple figures, triggered by allegations related to drug sales.Sub-event
- Amit Shah will address an anti-drug awareness rally in Jalandhar, supporting the BJP's electoral campaign in Punjab.Sub-event
Amit Shah's BJP tour in Punjab faces accusations regarding drug mafia operations.1 source
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Elections were held in the state of Punjab while border infiltration and drug issues persist between India and Pakistan.Also in this story
- A border closure affecting customer flow originating from Punjab was reported on July 1, 2026.
- Border security challenges are being reported in Punjab, involving high volumes of drug incursions and drone smuggling from across the border.
The entities involved
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Bharatiya Janata Party
right-wing political party in India
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Amit Shah
Indian politician and 32nd Union Minister of Home Affairs
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Punjab
Indian state
Related events
- The AAP government in Punjab is facing political attacks and allegations regarding the serious drug crisis that has taken root in the state.
- Akali Dal strengthens organization and Amritpal Singh is detained in jail amid political maneuvering in Punjab.
- Allegations suggest a drug supply network is operating in parts of Punjab, including Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, leading to questions about government accountability on law and order.
- Several politicians were inducted into the BJP in Punjab assembly on November 1, 2026, bolstering the party's presence.
- Pargat Singh is leading a Congress campaign in Punjab, while Amarinder Singh is noted as a former BJP president in the state.