Amarinder, who will take oath as the CM on March 16, said the task force would be formed in the first cabinet meeting which would work under the direct control of the CM office.

Will tackle drug menace in Punjab: Capt Amrinder Singh

Chief Minister-designate Captain Amarinder Singh said his government would form a special task force to curb the drug menace in the state, while making the state more investor-friendly.

Punjab Congress President Capt Amrinder Singh meeting party Vice-president Rahul Gandhi

task force would be formed in the first cabinet meeting which would work under the direct control of the CM office.

Punjab Congress President Capt Amrinder Singh shows victory sign to media

Amarinder, who will take oath as the CM on March 16

Punjab Congress President Capt Amrinder Singh leaves after meeting

The STF will launch a crackdown against drug smugglers and small-time suppliers. Psychiatrists would be appointed in drug rehabilitation centres to provide treatment to addicts as they are only consumers