Punjab Police Demolish Illegal Properties of Drug Smugglers in Jalandhar
Structures built on encroached panchayat land were razed as part of the state's intensified anti-drug campaign.
- The Punjab Police, in coordination with local authorities, demolished illegal structures belonging to two drug smugglers in Phillaur, Jalandhar district.
- The properties were built on unlawfully occupied panchayat land in Khanpur and Mandi villages, according to officials.
- The individuals targeted were Jasvir Singh alias Sheera and a woman named Bholi, both with multiple drug-related cases against them.
- This action is part of Punjab's broader anti-drug initiative, which has included demolishing seven illegal structures since February 25, 2025.
- The state government has committed to making Punjab drug-free within three months, with a focus on enforcement and de-addiction resources.