Jammu: The administration on Thursday demolished three houses belonging to alleged drug peddlers here, officials said.
Amid heavy deployment of police and CRPF personnel, the authorities demolished structures allegedly built using proceeds from drug trafficking in the Rajiv Nagar area.
A senior official said the demolition drive is part of an ongoing campaign against notorious drug peddlers in the region.
“We conducted a similar drive here two to three months ago. Some more drug peddlers have since been identified, and they are currently absconding. The illegal structures constructed from money earned through the drug trade are being demolished today. Three structures are being razed,” the official told reporters here.
“Drug-related activities are harming our society and ruining our children. We want to engage our youth in sports and positive activities. This effort is part of our contribution towards the nation’s progress and development,” he said.
Officials reiterated that the administration will continue its action against drug networks and their assets in the region.
Meanwhile, three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Samba district, police said.
As part of the ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Abhiyan’, a police team was conducting checks on the link road towards Rakh Barotian in Vijaypur area, when they intercepted three persons travelling in a scooty, police said.
During the checking, heroin-like substance was recovered from the trio — identified as Rahul Sharma, Sanju Bhagat and Nirmal Kumar, all residents of Jammu.
Police have seized the contraband along with the vehicle. A case has been registered at Vijaypur police station under relevant sections, and further investigation is underway, officials added.
