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Says major reason behind youngsters falling prey to drugs in state was NRI factorRachna KhairaTribune News ServiceJalandhar, July 14“Like youths in the state, Punjabi youths settled abroad too are addicted to drugs, claimed Satnam Chahal, executive director of the North American Punjabi Association (NAPA). While speaking to The Tribune during his current visit to India, Chahal said the major reason behind youths addicted to drugs in Punjab was the NRI factor. Another UK-based NRI too was found to be getting treated for drugs at a de-addiction centre in Jalandhar. “A majority of the youths wanted to go abroad due to unemployment and deteriorating law and order situation in the state. However, Chahal said unlike people in Punjab, families in the US were more vigilant for their kids to keep them away from drugs..