Houses built by encroaching railway land, Accused facing multiple drug cases
Chandigarh/Ludhiana, March 4 ( WISHAVWARTA )-In a continued effort to combat drug smuggling and their illegal encroachments Under “Yudh Nashya Virudh” programme, the Ludhiana Commissionerate Police, in collaboration with railway authorities, have demolished unauthorized structures built on encroached railway land in Talwandi Kalan village of the district, by two smugglers.
The structures were illegally occupied by two drug smugglers, both of whom are facing multiple cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Jaskiranjeet Singh Teja provided details during a media briefing, explaining that the demolition was conducted at the request of the railway department, which sought police assistance to remove the illegal encroachments.
According to official records, one of the accused, Rani, is a notorious drug smuggler facing five NDPS Act cases, while Shinder Pal, also known as Nikka, is implicated in nine such drug cases.
DCP Teja stated that police, along with railway officials, ensured that the demolition was carried out smoothly, with sufficient personnel deployed to prevent any disturbances. Authorities confirmed that the land rightfully belongs to the railway and had been unlawfully occupied by the accused. The railway department has provided a list of 32 encroachments on its land in Ludhiana.
Teja reiterated Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government’s commitment to taking strict action against individuals involved in the drug trade. He assured the public that no one would be spared until the drug menace is completely eradicated, pledging the most severe penalties for peddlers. He added that there will be no leniency for those engaged in drug trafficking.
