Punjab Drug Network: Sunil Jakhar Seeks NIA, ED Probe | Punjab News | Punjab Drug Cases

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Punjab BJP leader Sunil Jakhar has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking investigations by central agencies into alleged drug trafficking networks and suspected financial links in Punjab.Jakhar has called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into alleged drug networks operating from Punjab’s prisons and an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into suspected money laundering linked to the drug trade.Jakhar has also criticised the Bhagwant Mann government over the state’s drug problem. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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