Abhinav Bindra accepts CM's challenge to make Punjab drug-free

Abhinav Bindra

India's champion shooter Abhinav Bindra has accepted Punjab chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh's challenge of making the state drug-free. Amarinder tagged sporting stars Bindra and cricketer Harbhajan Singh among others and tweeted: "Punjab has fought & won many battles. Today we need freedom from drugs. This #IndependenceDay I will strive to make Punjab drug free. I am a soldier in this war. Will you join me? @Vedmalik1 @harbhajan_singh @Abhinav_Bindra @igippygrewal @ArunaC_Official #NasheToAzaadi."

To which, Bindra replied, "Challenge accepted @capt_amarinder singh ji. I have a new target now, a target to make Punjab drug free and achieve #NasheToAzaadi. Join the war, be a soldier, play your part."

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