While urging the people to cooperate with the Punjab Government in eliminating the drug abuse from the state, AAP leader Sonia Mann, who is in-charge of the Nasha Mukti Morcha, Majha zone, said that all information of the informer would be kept a secret.Addressing a gathering at Adliwala village, Sonia Mann said under the campaign Yudh Nashiyan Virudh 2.0, awareness drives are being held across Punjab to sensitise people about the dangers of drugs.She urged the residents that if they have any information regarding drug smugglers, it can be shared through the drug de-addiction Morcha mobile app while assuring that the identity of informers will be kept completely confidential.Mann said the Chief Minister has issued a clear warning to drug traffickers to stop their illegal activities or leave Punjab.“No drug smuggler will be spared and properties acquired through illegal means will be demolished,” she said, urging people to support the government in safeguarding future generations.On the occasion, Sonia Mann distributed cheques for Rs 5 lakh each to panchayats in Harsha Chhina block that were elected unanimously. She said the government is honouring the Chief Minister’s commitment to incentivise consensus-elected panchayats. The funds may be utilised by panchayats for development works as per local needs.Around 20 panchayats received a total of Rs 1 crore. Beneficiaries included Kotli Sakka, Lalla Afghanana, Dharamkot, Jagdev Kalan, Ranewali, Kot Sidhu, Banga Khurd, Banga Kalan, Chainpur, Raipur Khurd and Kotli Korotana, among others.Zila Parishad members, sarpanches, block officials and representatives of the Drug De-addiction Morcha were also present at the event.
