Property of notorious drug smuggler razed in Amritsar

The Amritsar police in coordination with district administration officials razed an alleged illegally constructed property of a known drug smuggler, identified as Rajinder Singh, alias Raju, at Thathi Mohalla, Ghanupur, in Chheharta here on Monday. The action was carried out under the ongoing anti-drug campaign launched by the Punjab Government.

Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said the property belonged to Rajinder Singh and his wife Sunita, who have been repeatedly booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He said the demolition was part of the government’s policy to dismantle the financial and structural networks of drug traffickers operating in the region.

Sunita has two NDPS cases registered against her — including one as recently as October 31, 2025, involving the recovery of 110 grams of heroin and Rs 4,000 in drug money. Her husband Rajinder Singh (44) faces 10 cases, including eight under the NDPS Act and two preventive actions under Section 110 of the CrPC.

The family’s involvement in drug peddling extends further. Their daughter Sapna has two cases, one under the NDPS Act and another under Section 411 of the Indian Penal Code, while their son Manjit Singh, alias Mitthu, has been booked in four cases, including one for drug trafficking.

Bhullar said the demolition drive was executed by the Amritsar Municipal Corporation, with the police providing security and ensuring compliance. He said such actions sends a clear message that the administration will not tolerate those profiting from the drug menace.