Illegal property of peddler razed

The Municipal Corporation in coordination with the Commissionerate Police on Tuesday demolished an illegal encroachment belonging to a notorious drug trafficker in Basti Guzan.

Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur said the illegal property near Balmik Mandir had been occupied by Sachin, alias Laddi, which had been brought down. She said the occupant was a drug smuggler and had 10 FIRs registered against him under the NDPS Act.

"This action is a strong message to the drug mafia. By destroying their illegal properties, we are not only enforcing the law, but also freeing our neighbourhood from the grip of drugs," said CP Dhanpreet Kaur. She appealed to citizens to share information related to drugs through the government’s WhatsApp number 9779-100-200.

Residents of the locality welcomed this initiative of the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police. They lauded the bold steps, saying, “This will send a strong signal to the drug peddlers and inspire public confidence.”