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Crime
Bulldozer Demolishes Drug Smuggler’s Home in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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Police used a bulldozer to demolish the residence of a known drug smuggler in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Police in Jalandhar carried out a demolition operation on the house of a known drug smuggler. A bulldozer was deployed to bring down the structure located in the city’s outskirts. The operation was carried out under a court order following a series of investigations into the suspect’s activities. The demolition was completed without any reported injuries or damage to nearby properties.
The incident highlights the authorities’ ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. Officials stated that the house had been used as a storage and distribution point for illicit substances. The demolition is part of a broader crackdown on drug-related crimes in Punjab.
Local residents reported the operation in the early hours, noting the heavy machinery and police presence. The police have not yet released a statement on the next steps regarding the suspect’s legal proceedings.
The incident highlights the authorities’ ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. Officials stated that the house had been used as a storage and distribution point for illicit substances. The demolition is part of a broader crackdown on drug-related crimes in Punjab.
Local residents reported the operation in the early hours, noting the heavy machinery and police presence. The police have not yet released a statement on the next steps regarding the suspect’s legal proceedings.