Sachin Pilot says synthetic heroin reaches Punjab homes faster than pizza

Congress’s Punjab in-charge Sachin Pilot warned that synthetic heroin, known locally as “chitta,” is being delivered to homes in Punjab faster than a pizza or a Coke, often within minutes of a phone order. He alleged that the drugs are sourced from across the Pakistan border and that an “unlimited supply” is already flowing into the state. Pilot slammed the BJP’s claim of making Punjab drug-free and accused the AAP-led government of aggravating the issue, pointing to increasing numbers of addicts, “zombie” drug users, and attacks on police stations.

He cited a recent seizure of cocaine valued at ₹21,000 crore at Mundra Port in Gujarat as a stark illustration of the trafficking scale. Pilot also questioned the Home Ministry’s response and suggested that a nexus of police, administration and politicians enables the distribution network.