According to official data, ASHAs surveyed 34,095 houses in 111 villages and examined 17,784 patients at medical camps. Out of these, 809 were confirmed to have viral fever. Doctors assured that the cases were mild to moderate and under control.

The department also distributed 17,182 medicine kits for treating common illnesses at home. Civil Surgeon Dr. Rohit Goyal stated that no cases of malaria or dengue were detected in the flood-hit areas, which came as a relief to health officials and residents.

This special drive was part of the state’s effort to prevent the outbreak of waterborne and vector-borne diseases after floods. Health teams are continuing monitoring to ensure the situation remains safe.

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Security agencies reported multiple seizures. In Fazilka, the Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted the first reported delivery of weapons by boat. From Mohar Jamsher village, 27 pistols and 470 cartridges were seized, followed by another consignment of 16 pistols and nearly 1,850 cartridges. Investigations revealed smugglers received ₹20,000–₹30,000 per pistol.

Flooding widened river spans, enabling smugglers to swim across with consignments weighing up to 70 kg. Police recently seized 20 kg of contraband smuggled through tyre tubes. An intercepted audio recording revealed Pakistani handlers discussing narcotics and drone-based weapon deliveries.

This month’s overdose victims include Nishan Singh (27), brothers Malkiat Singh and Gurpreet Singh, and Nishan Singh (24). In response, Punjab Police raided 359 locations, arrested 86 people, and seized large quantities of heroin, opium, and poppy husk. The link between smuggling and drug overdose deaths in Tarn Taran is alarming and demands urgent action.

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