Authorities demolish drug peddler’s house built on government land in Kathua
KATHUA — The District Administration Kathua on Wednesday demolished a residential structure belonging to an alleged drug peddler at Prithi Chak (Chack Drab Khan), citing illegal construction on government land.
According to an official statement, the demolition drive was carried out under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with the assistance of the Revenue Department and Kathua Police.
The structure belonged to Rupesh Kumar alias Bobby, son of Kapoor Chand, a resident of Prithi Chak, who is described by the authorities as a habitual offender. He is currently booked under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act and lodged in jail, the statement said.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Additional Superintendent of Police Kathua and Deputy Superintendent of Police Headquarters Kathua. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Kathua and the in-charge of Police Post Nagri were also present, along with a substantial police deployment.
The demolition drive concluded peacefully without any law and order disturbance, officials said. — (KIMS)
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