Aam Aadmi Party state president and former MP Sushil Gupta said on Sunday that the party would initiate a ‘Drug‑Free Haryana’ campaign if the BJP government did not take swift and effective steps to stop drug trafficking across the state.
Allegations of administrative laxity, police complicity
Gupta, addressing party workers in Ambala City, accused the state administration of negligence and said the drug trade had spread widely from urban centres into rural areas. He alleged that the government was shifting blame onto neighbouring states instead of confronting the problem locally.
“The illegal trade in chitta, heroin, cannabis and banned pharmaceutical drugs is flourishing openly in every district of the state. None of this would be possible without the complicity of the police and the administration,” said Sushil Gupta.
He warned that if the ruling party did not act, AAP would mobilise a public campaign aimed at eliminating drug supply chains and preventing youth exposure to narcotics. Gupta framed the issue as a threat to young people and to the social fabric of the state.
Seizures cited as evidence
Gupta pointed to recent high‑value and bulk seizures to underline his contention that organised, inter‑state and international networks are operating in Haryana. He mentioned the seizure of 8.9 kg of heroin in Bhiwani, which he said had a street value of ₹40 crore, and more than 550 kg of poppy husk seized in Hisar and other consignments in Fatehabad.
| Incident | Location | Quantity / Value |
|---|---|---|
| Heroin seizure | Bhiwani | 8.9 kg (₹40 crore claimed) |
| Poppy husk seizures | Hisar, Fatehabad | 550+ kg |
Comparison with Punjab cited
Gupta contrasted Haryana's situation with measures taken in Punjab, saying that the latter's “War Against Drugs” drive — which included asset demolition and dismantling of networks — had reduced the problem significantly. He asserted that while Punjab now had six highly vulnerable districts, Haryana had 16 out of 23 districts classified as highly vulnerable.
“The Haryana CM, who often comments on Punjab, should explain why 16 of Haryana’s 23 districts are currently in the grip of the drug menace,” Gupta said, according to the report.
Party response and proposed campaign elements
While Gupta announced the intention to launch a public campaign if the state failed to act, he gave few operational details. He linked the growth of trafficking to the alleged involvement of state actors and said AAP’s effort would aim to dismantle networks and protect youth from substance misuse.
- Public mobilisation: Gupta indicated AAP would organise a grassroots campaign across districts.
- Pressure on authorities: The party plans to demand accountability from the police and administration.
- Focus areas: Rural hotspots and border districts were singled out as priorities.
Official response pending
The state government or police had not provided a response to Gupta’s allegations at the time of the report. The claims bring renewed attention to drug enforcement in Haryana and are likely to prompt reactions from ruling party leaders and law‑enforcement agencies.
Gupta’s remarks come ahead of state and national political contests, where law and order and youth issues often figure prominently. The former MP’s announcement sets the stage for a possible campaign that could shift public debate toward drug control measures and administrative accountability in the state.
Further details on how AAP intends to operationalise the proposed campaign, and any official counterstatements from the Haryana government, were not available in the source report.
