{"id":12375,"date":"2025-03-15T16:07:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T10:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.udaypunjab.com\/?p=12375"},"modified":"2025-03-15T16:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T10:37:18","slug":"war-against-drugs-major-action-by-faridkot-police-and-district-administration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.udaypunjab.com\/?p=12375","title":{"rendered":"“War Against Drugs” \u2013 Major Action by Faridkot Police and District Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kotkapura<\/span>, March 15:The Punjab government\u2019s campaign “War Against Drugs” is being carried out on a large scale against drug peddlers and the drug trade. The government, with public support, has pledged to continue this battle until drugs are eradicated.\u00a0As part of this campaign, Faridkot Police and the district administration took significant action in Kotkapura. With the involvement of the police, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Kotkapura<\/span>, and municipal authorities, illegal properties and encroachments belonging to drug traffickers were demolished.SSP Dr. Pragya<\/span> Jain provided details about the individuals targeted in this operation. Many of them were notorious drug traffickers with a criminal history.\u00a01. Alla Rakha (son of Preet<\/span> Ram), resident of Indira Colony, Kotkapura<\/span>:\u00a0Case No. 102 (06.05.2010) \u2013 IPC 307, 34, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

Case No. 50 (28.03.2019) \u2013 IPC 379, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

Case No. 36 (02.03.2021) \u2013 NDPS Act 21(B)\/61\/85, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

2. Lajja<\/span> (wife of Sikandar<\/span>), resident of Indira Colony, Tibba<\/span> Basti<\/span>, Kotkapura<\/span>:<\/p>\n

Case No. 108 (04.07.2019) \u2013 IPC 452, 354, 324, 506, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

Case No. 143 (12.07.2022) \u2013 NDPS Act 21(B)\/61\/85, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

Case No. 146 (13.07.2022) \u2013 IPC 341, 323, 324, 34, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

Case No. 156 (25.07.2024) \u2013 BNS 126(2), 115(2), 190, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

3. Nisha Rani (wife of Rajan), resident of Indira Colony, Tibba<\/span> Basti<\/span>, Kotkapura<\/span>:<\/p>\n

Case No. 25 (08.02.2025) \u2013 NDPS Act 21(B), 61, 85<\/p>\n

4. Sona Devi (wife of Babble Ram), resident of Mohalla<\/span> Chajjgharh<\/span>, Tibba<\/span> Basti<\/span>, Kotkapura<\/span>:<\/p>\n

Case No. 37 (23.02.2025) \u2013 NDPS Act 21(B)\/61\/85, Kotkapura City Police Station<\/p>\n

SSP Dr. Pragya<\/span> Jain emphasized that under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, the Punjab government is aggressively cracking down on drug traffickers. Under DGP Gaurav Yadav\u2019s directions, Faridkot<\/span> Police has intensified its actions, resulting in:<\/p>\n

189 drug traffickers arrested in the past two weeks, including 21 major smugglers.<\/p>\n

Property worth \u20b94.33 crores<\/span> seized in just the past seven months.
\nDemolition of Illegal Encroachments<\/p>\n

SDM Varinder<\/span> Singh stated that the demolished structures were illegal encroachments on municipal land. The encroachers<\/span> had been served two prior notices but refused to vacate, leading to bulldozer action.<\/p>\n

Public Support & Reactions
\nResidents of Kotkapura<\/span> expressed strong support for the government\u2019s action and thanked the Chief Minister. They appreciated the efforts of the police and district administration, stating that action against drug traffickers is highly commendable.<\/p>\n

They also raised slogans of “Punjab Government Zindabad<\/span>!”<\/p>\n

Government\u2019s Commitment to Rehabilitation<\/p>\n

Officials assured the public that the Punjab government is committed to eradicating drugs and will provide full support in rehabilitating affected individuals through medical treatment and social reintegration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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