Illegal Drug Dealers’ Building Demolished in Jalandhar

By Amar sharma 21, 2025 | 04:11 PM IST

Jalandhar: In a decisive move against the drug menace, a double-storeyed illegal building belonging to three incarcerated drug smugglers was demolished in the Bhargav Camp locality of Jalandhar on Friday. The action was carried out by the police in collaboration with the municipal corporation authorities as part of the Punjab government’s ongoing campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh (War Against Drugs).

Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur stated that the Municipal Corporation (MC) received information about the unauthorized construction on government land by three brothers—Varinder Kumar, Jatinder Kumar, and Rohit Kumar—who are currently behind bars. “The property was built using proceeds from illegal drug trade,” she confirmed.

According to officials, the accused are habitual offenders with a total of 15 cases registered against them under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the Excise Act, and other criminal laws. Varinder Kumar has seven cases against him, while Rohit Kumar and Jatinder Kumar have six and two cases, respectively.

“This action is a significant step towards dismantling the financial networks of drug traffickers and ensuring accountability,” said Commissioner Kaur. She further stated that similar demolitions of illegal structures linked to drug dealers have been carried out in Phillaur and Dhankia Mohalla of Jalandhar since the campaign was launched on February 28.

Local residents welcomed the move, expressing relief that strong measures were being taken against drug-related activities in their neighborhood. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to intensifying the crackdown on drug smuggling and ensuring that criminals do not profit from illegal activities.

The Punjab government’s Yudh Nashian Virudh initiative continues to target drug networks across the state, aiming to create a safer and drug-free society. Further actions are expected as part of the ongoing drive against narcotics-related crime