In a decisive show of force against the drug menace gripping Punjab, the Bhagwant Mann-led government intensified its ongoing crackdown by demolishing the illegal properties of two notorious drug traffickers in Ludhiana on Sunday. The move comes as part of the state’s aggressive campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, under which the state has adopted a strict zero-tolerance stance on narcotics and ill-gotten wealth. The latest demolitions mark a continuation of the Mann government’s commitment to targeting the very foundations—both literal and financial—of the narcotics trade.
The two separate demolition operations were carried out in Ludhiana by the Municipal Corporation, fully backed by the Ludhiana Commissionerate Police. Acting swiftly under law, and with significant police deployment on site, both actions were conducted smoothly, signaling a robust and law-abiding approach to dismantling drug networks embedded in local neighborhoods.
Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla confirmed that with these latest demolitions, the number of drug smugglers’ illegal properties razed since March 1, 2025, has reached 126. He reiterated that the objective is not only to arrest offenders but also to strip them of assets amassed through drug profits. This strategy, he noted, sends a powerful message: crime no longer pays in Punjab.
In the first operation, the residence of Gurpal, a known figure in the local drug scene, was bulldozed in Amarpura’s Street No. 2. Gurpal, who has nine criminal cases registered under the NDPS Act, has reportedly been involved in drug trafficking since 2014. According to Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, Gurpal had become a feared name in the region, and in light of the state’s intensifying crackdown, had recently fled to Himachal Pradesh. His house was targeted and demolished as a direct response to his persistent involvement in drug crimes.
The second demolition targeted the property of Rajinder Kaur, also known as Rozy, a woman involved in narcotics trafficking. Her house, located in Street No. 9 of Hero Suman Nagar in Ludhiana’s Lohara village, was demolished in the presence of senior police and administrative officials. Rajinder Kaur, currently lodged in jail, faces two criminal cases under the NDPS Act. Authorities revealed that she had moved into the area a few years ago and gradually constructed the house with proceeds allegedly linked to her drug activities.
Both operations were conducted in full compliance with legal norms and regulations. Senior officers including CP Swapan Sharma, DCP Harpal Singh, and officials from the Municipal Corporation and Revenue Department were on the ground to oversee the operations. In a significant show of civic support, local residents cooperated with the authorities, reflecting a growing public alignment with the government’s anti-drug mission.
The bulldozers rolling through Ludhiana’s drug-infested pockets are symbolic of a larger battle unfolding across Punjab—a battle not just to arrest the guilty, but to dismantle the ecosystems that enable drug smuggling. By physically removing structures built on the foundations of crime, the Mann government is making it clear that the war on drugs will be fought relentlessly and visibly.
As the crackdown continues to gather momentum, the twin demolitions in Ludhiana represent both justice and warning—justice for communities plagued by addiction and crime, and a warning to those still engaged in the illegal drug trade. Punjab is no longer turning a blind eye. The state machinery, bolstered by political will and public support, is actively reshaping the landscape—one illegal structure at a time.
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