Supreme Court Slams Punjab Over Drug Menace, Says ‘Big Sharks’ Still Untouched

The Supreme Court has slammed Punjab authorities for failing to dismantle large-scale drug syndicates.

Chief Justice Surya Kant described the state's condition as "terrible," noting that police often arrest small-level peddlers for publicity while "bigger sharks" and influential figures remain untouched.

Highlighting the human cost, the CJI cited a mother who lost all five sons to addiction. Recalling his tenure at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, he revealed facing threats from "nasty persons" but emphasized that the judiciary must not fear passing strict orders.

The Bench suggested a central statutory mechanism to coordinate state agencies and destroy deep-rooted mafias operating across borders.