Police and Municipal Corporation teams on Friday carried out demolition action against an under-construction charitable hospital in Basti Bawa Khel, located along Kapurthala Road in Jalandhar. The authorities used a bulldozer to demolish a portion of the building, with Police Commissioner Satinder Singh stating that further action would be taken against the remaining structure through the prescribed legal process.
Addressing the media during the operation, the CP alleged that the property, owned by Amandeep Singh, had been illegally constructed using money earned through the sale of intoxicating medicines. He said the administration would permanently freeze the property and develop a government facility at the site.
CP recalls earlier visit under Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign
Police Commissioner Satinder Singh said he had visited the same location around two weeks ago, when he informed people about the Punjab government's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign launched under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
He said that the Chief Minister, DGP and Punjab Police were working to intensify the campaign against drugs, with police inspections and enforcement operations being conducted across several districts of the state.
According to the CP, Basti Bawa Khel was identified as a drug hotspot where several medical shops were allegedly involved in selling harmful and intoxicating pills and medicines to youngsters.
He said the police had registered an FIR against a person identified as Amandeep Singh following an investigation, and more than one lakh intoxicating tablets were seized during a raid at his shop around two weeks ago.
Building allegedly constructed using drug money
Explaining the action against the under-construction hospital, Satinder Singh alleged that the property had been illegally constructed using proceeds from the sale of intoxicating medicines.
He said the Municipal Corporation had issued notices to Amandeep Singh regarding the building, but no satisfactory response was received. Following the legal process, the authorities proceeded with the demolition of a portion of the structure.
The CP clarified that the demolition was part of a phased operation and that further action would be taken against the remaining building.
He added that the property would be permanently frozen and a government facility would be developed there.
Delivering a strong message against drug trafficking, the Commissioner said that people could not be allowed to destroy the lives of others through the drug trade and then use the money earned from such activities to build personal properties. He warned that strict action would be taken against those involved in supplying drugs.
Three FIRs registered against Amandeep Singh
The Police Commissioner said that Amandeep Singh had three FIRs registered against him, including two under the NDPS Act and one under the Arms Act.
He also referred to an incident from June 2026, when two groups clashed within the jurisdiction of Police Division No. 1 in Jalandhar. Amandeep Singh was arrested in connection with that case.
The CP further alleged that Amandeep Singh was associated with other miscreants and described him as a person with criminal tendencies.
He also informed that the medical licences of Amandeep Singh and his father had been cancelled.
CP appeals to youngsters to stay away from drugs
During his interaction with the media, Satinder Singh appealed to youngsters to stay away from drugs and avoid getting involved in activities that could damage their future.
He urged young people to support their families, focus on their lives and not fall into the trap of drug suppliers.
The CP reiterated that the police would continue taking action against those involved in drug supply and would not spare individuals allegedly making money by putting the lives of Punjab's youth at risk.
The operation in Basti Bawa Khel is part of the ongoing enforcement drive under the Punjab government's anti-drug campaign, with authorities indicating that action against suspected drug-linked properties and suppliers will continue.