📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Prime Minister's Office
Crime
Police issue yellow tag on drug dealer Arshdeep's illegal building in Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
👁 2
Punjab police have served a yellow notice on a structure linked to alleged drug trafficker Arshdeep, citing violations of building regulations.
Punjab police in Amritsar have officially marked an illegal construction associated with a person identified as drug trafficker Arshdeep with a yellow tag, indicating a violation of municipal building norms. The notice, known locally as a "peela panja," requires the owner to halt further construction and rectify any breaches within a stipulated period. Authorities said the structure was erected without the necessary approvals and contravenes safety and zoning regulations.
Law enforcement officials briefed local media, confirming that the action is part of a broader crackdown on illicit activities and unauthorized developments linked to criminal networks. The police have not disclosed further details about the investigation into Arshdeep's alleged drug trafficking, focusing solely on the building code infringement.
The yellow tag serves as a legal warning; failure to comply could lead to demolition orders or additional penalties. Residents in the vicinity have been advised to cooperate with officials and report any suspicious activity related to the property.
The incident underscores the state's ongoing efforts to enforce construction laws while simultaneously targeting organized crime elements that exploit illegal real estate for concealment or profit.
Law enforcement officials briefed local media, confirming that the action is part of a broader crackdown on illicit activities and unauthorized developments linked to criminal networks. The police have not disclosed further details about the investigation into Arshdeep's alleged drug trafficking, focusing solely on the building code infringement.
The yellow tag serves as a legal warning; failure to comply could lead to demolition orders or additional penalties. Residents in the vicinity have been advised to cooperate with officials and report any suspicious activity related to the property.
The incident underscores the state's ongoing efforts to enforce construction laws while simultaneously targeting organized crime elements that exploit illegal real estate for concealment or profit.