Viral video allegedly shows child consuming drugs in Punjab's Kapurthala, political leaders raise alarm

A video allegedly showing a young child consuming drugs in Kapurthala, Punjab, has gone viral on social media, prompting political leaders to raise concerns over the state's drug problem and the safety of children. Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Congress leaders have highlighted the footage, while authorities have reportedly arranged medical treatment for the child.

The child's exact age and the circumstances surrounding the video have not been independently verified. While Badal described the child as 10 years old, other accounts have placed the child's age at around 12 to 13 years.

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Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticises Punjab government's response

Reacting to the footage, Badal described it as a horrifying sight and alleged that drugs were reaching vulnerable children in Punjab.

“This horrifying sight is that of a 10-year-old child from Kapurthala snorting drugs with a tin foil and a lighter in hand like an expert,” she said.


The Shiromani Akali Dal MP accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to contain the drug problem and said the crisis was threatening the state's future.

“Drugs isn't just a crisis anymore, it is the complete, systemic destruction of Punjab's future under your watch,” she said.

Badal also criticised the government's anti-drug campaign, alleging that the drug mafia had been allowed to target children from vulnerable and impoverished backgrounds. Her remarks came as the video circulated widely online, triggering concern about the alleged exposure of a child to intoxicating substances.

Congress leaders protest over drug menace

Congress leaders have also raised the issue, wearing black cloth around their necks as a mark of protest against the drug problem and the government's handling of it.

Congress leader Bawa Henry highlighted the video, saying it illustrated the extent to which drugs had allegedly reached young people in Punjab. The footage has renewed calls for attention to the impact of substance abuse on children and the need to protect vulnerable minors.

The allegations made by political leaders reflect their response to the viral video; the circumstances shown in the footage and the claims surrounding it have not yet been fully established.

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Child reportedly taken for medical treatment

Following the video's circulation, the police administration reportedly took action, and the child was admitted to a hospital for treatment, according to information attributed to authorities.

Doctors are expected to conduct medical tests after providing initial treatment to assess the child's condition and determine the extent of any exposure to intoxicating substances. Further details about the child's health and the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been officially confirmed in the information available.

The incident has brought renewed attention to concerns over drug use among young people in Punjab, with political leaders demanding action as authorities focus on the child's treatment.