Police demolish notorious drug trafficker’s house in Amritsar

In a crackdown on drug traffickers, the district administration carried out an operation in Makboolpura area and demolished an illegal construction erected by notorious drug trafficker Gurmeet Singh here on Tuesday. The accused has three cases registered against him under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act at different police stations.

Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said Gurmeet Singh had been actively involved in drug trafficking and had multiple cases registered against him.

He said under the ‘War Against Drugs’ drive launched by the Punjab Government, a three-pronged approach focusing on prevention, enforcement and rehabilitation is being implemented. The authorities concerned are identifying ‘hot spot’ areas for drug activities and taking stringent action against traffickers.

Besides, special emphasis is being placed on raising awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and providing skill-based training to the rehabilitated youth to enable self-employment opportunities.

The Commissioner of Police revealed that during the months of March alone, the district police registered 125 FIRs under the NDPS Act, arresting 237 drug smugglers and peddlers. The police also seized 36.36 kg of heroin, 2.179 kg of opium, Rs 10.50 lakh in drug money, and 18 vehicles, including five four-wheelers and 13 two-wheelers.

Appealing to the public, the Police Commissioner urged citizens to support the fight against drugs by reporting traffickers. He said informants’ identities would be kept confidential and strict action would be taken against those involved in drug-related crimes.

On the occasion, DCP (Law and Order) Vijay Alam Singh and SP Harpal Singh were also present.