The Jalandhar administration on Friday carried out a demolition drive at the house of an alleged drug trafficker in Tej Mohan Nagar, as part of the Punjab government's ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign. The operation was conducted jointly by the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police and the Municipal Corporation.
The property belonged to Gagandeep Singh, alias Gaggi, who is currently lodged in Kapurthala jail. According to Police Commissioner Satinder Singh, the accused has seven FIRs registered against him over the past four to five years, including five cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
70-year-old house demolished
The house, reportedly around 70 years old, was demolished using heavy machinery in the presence of police and Municipal Corporation officials.
Speaking at the spot, CP Satinder Singh said the action was taken against a property linked to a person allegedly involved in drug trafficking. He added that the accused had recently been sent to Kapurthala jail again.
The Commissioner said the demolition was part of the ongoing campaign against drug trafficking, being carried out under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Seven FIRs, including five under NDPS Act
According to CP Satinder Singh, seven FIRs have been registered against Gagandeep Singh over the last four to five years. Five of these cases are registered under the NDPS Act.
The police said the action was intended to send a message to those involved in selling drugs that properties linked to illegal activities could also face action in accordance with the law.
Police identify more properties across Jalandhar
The Commissioner also said that authorities have identified other properties in Jalandhar allegedly linked to drug traffickers. Further action against such properties may follow as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign.
He stated that the administration would continue identifying properties associated with drug trafficking and take action against them in accordance with legal procedures.
Action under ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign
The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police said the demolition was part of its continued efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign.
The police reiterated their commitment to taking action against drug traffickers and properties linked to the illegal drug trade, with the objective of making the city safer and drug-free.
The latest demolition has brought the administration's action against alleged drug-linked properties in Jalandhar into focus, with authorities indicating that more such properties have been identified for scrutiny.