New Delhi, 18 October (H.S.): Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Punjab on Tuesday, October 20, BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu announced on Sunday. However, he did not disclose further details about the visit or the minister’s proposed engagements.

Welcoming Shah’s planned visit, Bittu said Punjab needed decisive action and strong leadership to tackle the growing threat of drugs, which has remained a major concern for the state.

In a post on social media, Bittu expressed his welcome to the Union Home Minister and stressed the need to protect young people from drug abuse and safeguard the state’s future.

The BJP leader’s announcement comes amid continued concerns over drug trafficking and substance abuse in Punjab. The issue has been a significant public and political concern, with calls for stronger enforcement against drug networks and measures to prevent young people from falling into addiction.

Although Bittu highlighted the need for firm action against drugs, no official details were immediately available regarding the specific agenda of Shah’s visit, including whether the issue would feature in formal meetings or public engagements.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar