Symbolic Blow Against 'Demon Of Drugs': Punjab Police Mark Dussehra With Fourth EffigyCurated By :News18.comLast Updated: October 02, 2025, 18:48 ISTPolice in Jalandhar district have introduced a powerful symbolic gesture: installation and burning of a fourth effigy—a representation of the 'Demon of Drugs' (Nasheyan Da Rakshas)Installed at major Dussehra venues, including Ladowali Road, Adarsh Nagar, and Burlton Park ground, the effigy serves as a highly visible public awareness tool across the city's more than 44 celebration sites. This unprecedented move, alongside the customary effigies of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhakarna, underscores the state’s fierce commitment to combating the pervasive drug menace. This symbolic act is set against the backdrop of an ongoing, intense crackdown on drug-related crime across Punjab. By burning this fourth demon, the authorities hope to ignite a collective spirit of righteousness and self-cleansing, reinforcing the idea that the internal vice of addiction and the external network of trafficking must both be vanquished for a “Nasha Mukt Punjab" (Drug-Free Punjab). From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk d... Read MoreFirst Published: October 02, 2025, 18:47 ISTNews india Symbolic Blow Against 'Demon Of Drugs': Punjab Police Mark Dussehra With Fourth EffigyDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.