Punjab Police Marks Dussehra by Burning ‘Demon of Drugs’ Effigy
Beyond symbolism, the government has intensified its war on drugs by arresting traffickers, demolishing illegal properties, and seizing narcotics worth crores. The burning effigy now stands as a sign of hope for a drug-free Punjab.
Punjab News: On the holy day of Dussehra, Punjab witnessed a different kind of effigy burning one that carried much deeper meaning. Along with the effigies of Ravan, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran, another figure was raised and set aflame the “Demon of Drugs.” This idea, carried out under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, was not just a stage act, but a heartfelt message from Punjab Police against the sorrow caused by drugs in countless families.
A Flame Beyond Ritual
When the fire rose around this fourth effigy in Jalandhar and other districts, it was more than a festival ritual it mirrored the pain and anger of the police force. Officers who witness the destruction of young lives every day saw this moment as a battle cry. One senior officer, overcome with emotion, shared: “As the effigy turned to ash, it felt like our hearts were relieved of a heavy load. Each day we face this demon by catching smugglers or taking addicts to hospitals. Yet it keeps returning. Today we have promised ourselves that this flame will not fade it will keep burning until the drug chain is wiped out.”
A Shield for Society
This step by the Mann Government showed that Punjab Police is not only a law force but also a shield protecting people. Just as Ravan’s burning signals Lord Ram’s victory, today’s act of burning the “Demon of Drugs” marked the rise of a new, drug-free Punjab. The challenge now is for every citizen to carry this flame forward until drugs vanish from this land.
War Beyond Words
This symbolic fire is part of the wider “War Against Drugs” campaign started by the Mann Government. Alongside this message, real actions are already underway. Thousands of drug peddlers have been arrested in recent months, illegal properties have been demolished, and heroin worth crores has been seized. This proves that the fight is not limited to promises. For people across Punjab, this burning effigy has become a sign of hope. It shows the strong spirit of the police and the united dream of turning Punjab into a lively, drug-free Rangla Punjab.
