New IG Bhullar Prioritizes Combating Drone-Enabled Drug Smuggling in Punjab
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar has taken charge as the new IG Border Range in Punjab, prioritizing the plugging of drug routes and counter-terrorism. Punjab faces significant challenges from drone incursions across the Pakistan border, which facilitate heroin and synthetic drug smuggling into border villages. Bhullar emphasized coordination with agencies like the BSF, community involvement through Village Defence Committees, and support for affected families to combat drug abuse and criminal activities in the region.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 53/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 2 Sept, 09:10 pm. Other outlets followed.
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