‘Yudh’ against drugs on, peddler’s house razed

As part of the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ mission, the Commissionerate Police in coordination with the municipal corporation here on Monday demolished an illegal property of a drug peddler in Rajouri Garden Colony of the city. The property was built illegally and financed with drug money. The structure was occupied by Amrit Singh, who has been facing multiple cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

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The demolition was carried out smoothly, with sufficient police personnel deployed to maintain order and prevent any disturbances. Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Chahal led the operation and disclosed that the demolition had been carried out in coordination with Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana. He added that notices had been issued for illegal encroachments.

Chahal highlighted the fact that the Amrit was already facing 10 drug and illegal weapon related cases. The accused had been earlier operating in other areas of the state and had moved here two years ago. He added that the police had been identifying more illegal properties of the accused. All illegal properties of the drug peddler will be razed and the police teams are working round-the-clock to apprehend the absconding peddler.

“The commissionerate police have so far registered more than 250 cases under the NDPS Act,” the Commissioner said and emphasised the commitment of the Punjab government, led by Bhagwant Mann, in taking strict action against those involved in the drug trade. He assured the people that no one would be spared until the drug menace was completely eradicated, pledging severe penalties for the peddlers. He also called for public cooperation in this fight against drugs.