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Punjab records 2nd-highest drug overdose deaths, says NCRB report

Punjab recorded the second-highest drug overdose deaths in 2024 with 106 fatalities, a rise from the previous year. While no longer topping the national list, the state also reported the highest number of NDPS Act cases related to possession for trafficking, highlighting ongoing drug-related challenges.

7 May 2026 7:21 am