In a major crackdown under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, the District & Police Administration in Kathua jointly demolished three houses belonging to 3 major drug peddlers in Korepunnu area of Rajbagh, Kathua.

The demolished structures were illegally constructed on state land.The action was carried out against properties belonging to:

1. Liaqat Ali alias “Liaqatu”
2. Gaggu Din
3. Sham Din

all sons of Sharief Mohammad and residents of Korepunnu, Tehsil Marheen, District Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir.

The accused are involved in SIXTEEN (16) FIRs related to drug peddling and other criminal activities. The estimated value of the demolished properties is over 1 crore.

The administration said the operation reflects the government’s continued commitment to eliminate drug menace and to take strict action against those involved in narcotics related crimes.