Notorious drug peddler’s illegal construction demolished in New Hardyal Nagar
JALANDHAR
In yet another crackdown against the drug menace, Municipal Corporation Jalandhar in coordination withCommissionerate Police Jalandhar, on Thursday demolished an illegal construction belonging to an infamous drug smuggler in New Hardyal Nagar.
The encroached structure, constructed, was razed by the authorities as part of the ongoing drive to demolish
illegal encroachments under "Yudh Nashian Virudh."
Police teams led by Joint CP Sandeep Sharma and ADCP-1 Jalandhar Akarshi Jain, and ACP North Aatish
Bhatia ensured police assistance to Municipal officials during the demolition drive.
Divulging the details, Commissioner of Police Jalandhar Ms. Dhanpreet Kaur stated that the Municipal
Corporation had received information about an illegal construction by a notorious drug smuggler, namely
Vijay Kumar alias Laddu. Acting promptly, the Municipal Corporation and Police teams swung into action
and demolished the encroached structure, sending a strong message that drug-related activities will not be
tolerated in Jalandhar city.
Pointing out further, she stated that the accused is a habitual offender, with a total of as many as 20 cases registered against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and other offences. This action marks a significant step in dismantling the financial network of drug peddlers and ensuring accountability.