Video of child consuming drugs in Punjab goes viral, sent to de-addiction centre

A viral Kapurthala video allegedly shows a young child consuming drugs, prompting police action and treatment. The case, alongside a suspected overdose death, has intensified concern over narcotics reaching Punjab's youth.Video of child consuming drugs in Punjab goes viral, sent to de-addiction centreKapurthala,Oct 22, 2026 23:58 ISTA video allegedly showing a child aged around 12 to 13 consuming drugs in Kapurthala, Punjab, has gone viral on social media, bringing renewed attention to the state's drug problem and raising serious concerns about children's safety. The child's exact age and other details related to the video have not yet been officially confirmed.The police administration has reportedly taken action following the video's emergence and claims that the children concerned have been admitted to a de-addiction centre for treatment. Authorities are now focusing on the children's condition and investigating aspects related to their alleged drug consumption.According to doctors, the children will undergo necessary medical tests after receiving initial treatment. The tests will help determine how long they may have been exposed to narcotic substances and the extent of the impact on their health. Doctors will use the findings to help determine the next steps in their treatment.The viral video has reignited the debate over efforts to combat drug abuse and protect children in Punjab. The incident highlights the need for police action alongside coordinated efforts by families, schools, health authorities and society to safeguard children and raise awareness about the dangers of drug use.DRUG-RELATED DEATH REPORTED IN SULTANPUR In another disturbing incident linked to the drug problem in Kapurthala district, a 20-year-old man from Ghazipur village in the Sultanpur Lodhi area has died. His family suspects that he died from an overdose of an intoxicating substance administered through an injection. The suspected cause of death has not been independently established in the information provided.The deceased's father, Jagtar Singh, said his son was addicted to drugs. According to him, an acquaintance called the previous day and informed the family that the young man was lying unconscious at a tubewell in Toti village. The family rushed to the location and found him in a critical condition. His death has left the family in deep shock.Jagtar Singh also expressed concern about drug use in Toti village. He claimed that young people are frequently seen under the influence of drugs there and urged the government and administration to take strict action against the drug trade.He appealed to the authorities to prevent other families from suffering similar losses.The death has added to concerns about the impact of substance abuse on Punjab's younger generation. Alongside questions about how children allegedly gain access to drugs, the incident has renewed calls for concrete government and administrative measures to protect young people from addiction and curb the supply of narcotic substances.- Ends