Three Houses of Major Drug Peddlers Demolished in Kathua Under Nasha Mukt Abhiyan
||Black and White Digital News||
||Parvinder Singh May 11,2026||
Kathua : In a major action against the drug menace under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, the District Administration and District Police Kathua today jointly demolished three houses belonging to alleged notorious drug peddlers in the Korepunnu area of Rajbagh in Kathua district.
According to officials, the demolished structures were illegally constructed on state land. The action was carried out against properties belonging to Liaqat Ali alias “Liaqatu”, Gaggu Din and Sham Din, all sons of Sharief Mohammad and residents of Korepunnu, Tehsil Marheen, District Kathua.
Police sources stated that the accused are involved in as many as sixteen FIRs related to drug peddling and other criminal activities registered at various police stations. The estimated value of the demolished properties is said to be more than ₹1 crore.
The demolition drive was conducted under the overall supervision of SSP Kathua Mohita Sharma (IPS), Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma, SP Operations Brijesh Sharma and ADC Vishavjeet Singh also remained present during the operation, which forms part of intensified efforts to dismantle narcotics networks operating in the district.
Officials said the action reflects the administration’s firm resolve to eradicate the drug menace and take stringent action against individuals involved in narcotics trafficking and organized criminal activities.
Sources in the police department revealed that Jammu and Kashmir Police has identified major drug traffickers and habitual offenders in every police station and police post across the districts. The initiative follows clear directions issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during his public outreach programmes and district visits.
The administration reiterated that no person involved in drug trafficking networks will be spared and that strict action will continue against those promoting the illegal narcotics trade in Jammu and Kashmir.
The operation has sent a strong message regarding the government’s zero-tolerance policy against drug mafias and criminal elements operating in the region.
