Kurali, June 5: In a decisive action under Punjab’s state-wide anti-drug campaign Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh, Mohali police on Wednesday demolished an illegal structure built on panchayat land by an alleged drug trafficker in Chatauli Kalan village, under Sadar Kurali police station.
The operation was carried out by the police in coordination with the rural development and panchayat department. Acting on directions from Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans, the drive was led by DSP Mullanpur Mohit Aggarwal and SHO Gaurav Bans Singh.
DSP Aggarwal confirmed that the demolished building was constructed illegally on village phirni land by Dilpreet Singh, a repeat offender currently in judicial custody. “Singh is facing trial in six criminal cases, including four under the NDPS Act registered in Ropar and Mohali,” Aggarwal said. One of those cases involves the seizure of 445 grams of heroin, registered at Sadar Kurali on May 29, 2022.
“This action reflects the Punjab government’s zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking,” Aggarwal stated. “It also serves as a strong message to others that illegal assets will not be tolerated.”
SSP Hans warned drug offenders to steer clear of illegal trade or face serious consequences. “We are committed to disrupting the drug network by not just targeting individuals but also their illicit assets,” he said.
The demolition earned support from locals, including village sarpanch Gurpreet Singh, who thanked district authorities and called it a step in the right direction. “People here have suffered enough from the drug menace. We stand with the administration,” he said.
DSP Aggarwal also noted that the Mullanpur police sub-division has arrested 70 individuals in recent months across 40 FIRs related to drug offences. Several of those arrested have been sent to de-addiction and rehabilitation centres.
Further, authorities have begun proceedings under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, which has so far led to the freezing of two vehicles and attachment of one property acquired through drug proceeds.
