Notorious drug peddler’s property in border village demolished

In a major action against the drug network operating in border areas, the district administration in a joint operation with Punjab Police on Saturday demolished an illegal property of a notorious drug peddler, Jobanpreet Singh, alias Joban, at Rangarh village located near the Indo-Pak border here.

The action was carried out as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign launched by the Punjab Government since March this year.

Giving details, SSP Maninder Singh said the accused was facing three criminal cases registered against him under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act at different police stations.

The SSP said Jobanpreet Singh had encroached upon government land and constructed property on it. The district administration, supported by police teams, used a bulldozer to demolish the illegal structure.

He said massive recoveries are being made across the state. No drug trafficker will be spared and strictest possible action ensured, he said.

Issuing a stern warning to those involved in the drug trade, he said, “Those destroying the lives of our youth must stop before it is too late.”