Punjab government intensifies 'Yudh Nashiyan Virudh' drive with demolition actions

The ‘Yudh Nashiyan Virudh’ campaign, launched by the Punjab Government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, continues to make significant progress in eliminating drug smuggling from the state, bringing much-needed relief to the public.

As part of the intensified drive, coordinated actions were carried out today against illegal structures owned by drug smugglers in multiple districts. In Nawanshahr and Sunam Udham Singh Wala, unauthorized constructions linked to drug peddlers were demolished under the supervision of district police officials.

In Nawanshahr’s Kalaran Mohalla, the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Police, in collaboration with the local civil administration, took down illegal constructions belonging to three families involved in drug trafficking. SSP Dr. Mehtab Singh stated that the action was taken against women named Biro, Shindo, and Santosh, who collectively face multiple cases, including one family with 14 registered cases.

He emphasized that the demolition was executed following a request from the Municipal Council, which required police assistance to clear these encroachments. Local residents, who had long suffered due to these drug traffickers, have welcomed this strong action by the Punjab Government and expressed their full support for the initiative to eradicate drugs from the state.

Similarly, in Sunam Udham Singh Wala, under the supervision of SSP Sartaj Singh Chahal, a joint team of the district administration and police department demolished an illegal structure near the main gate of Anaj Mandi. This property, occupied by drug peddler Budh Singh alias Budhu, had been illegally acquired from the Market Committee Sunam and was reportedly being used for drug-related activities. Multiple cases under the NDPS Act and Excise Act have been registered against him.

Both SSPs issued strict warnings to drug smugglers, urging them to voluntarily stop their illegal activities or face severe consequences. They also appealed to the public to provide information about drug-related offenses, assuring swift and strict action against offenders.

Expressing their gratitude, local residents have thanked Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for these decisive actions, stating that they feel relieved and hopeful that Punjab will soon be free from drug smuggling.

“Operations against drug-trafficking networks and illegal encroachments will continue as part of the government’s commitment to making Punjab drug-free,” reiterated both police officers.