# Punjab governor calls mothers ‘first line of defence’ against drugs 2026-08-08T08:56:00+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday called mothers the "first line of defence" against drug abuse, urging them to stop children from falling prey to addiction. Speaking at a "mothers against drugs" workshop in Sector 18, Chandigarh, he said the mother-child bond is the strongest shield against substance abuse. Kataria blamed "anti-national elements" for cross-border drug smuggling aimed at weakening Punjab's youth. He cited historical figures like Guru Nanak Dev and Bhagat Singh to stress the state's legacy. The governor also asked teachers to build trusting relationships with students so they can identify concerns early and support them. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Chandigarh, drug abuse, education department, Gulab Chand Kataria, mothers, Punjab Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/punjab-governor-calls-mothers-first-line-of-defence-against-drugs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/punjab-governor-calls-mothers-first-line-of-defence-against-drugs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.