Budgam: The District Administration Budgam, in coordination with District Police Budgam, on Friday demolished several illegally constructed properties belonging to alleged drug peddlers in Khansahib sub-division as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan.
Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the demolition drive was carried out in the Parnewa and Arigam villages of Khansahib by teams of the Revenue Department and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the presence of the concerned revenue and police officials.
During the operation, authorities demolished four illegal properties, including four shops, a cowshed and a tile factory, allegedly constructed on encroached Khaicharai land by persons involved in NDPS-related cases.
The action, officials said, is part of the administration’s sustained drive to dismantle illegal assets linked to drug peddling and curb the menace of narcotics in the district.
Officials added that the demolition drive sends a strong message that no leniency will be shown towards those involved in the drug trade, and that action against illegal assets linked to narcotics offences will continue.
The district administration reiterated its commitment to continue sustained action against drug peddlers and all illegal assets connected with narcotics-related activities to ensure a drug-free society—(KNO)
