Ludhiana Police Demolish Lavishly Built House of Couple Accused of Multiple Drug Smuggling Cases

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Ludhiana's rural police conducted a major crackdown on Tuesday, demolishing a luxurious house belonging to Harpreet Singh Laga and his wife Inderjit Kaur. The couple, residents of Jagraon's Mohalla Mai Jinna, are facing 15 criminal cases, including charges related to narcotics. The police operation, led by senior superintendent of police Ankur Gupta, involved removing expensive items and deploying five JCB machines to raze the house. This move is part of an intensified campaign against illegal assets amassed through drug-related crime.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ludhiana rural police demolished a lavishly built house belonging to Harpreet Singh Laga and his wife Inderjit Kaur, accused of multiple drug smuggling cases.
  • The couple faces 15 criminal cases, including charges related to narcotics.
  • The police removed expensive furniture, crockery, and comfort items from the house before conducting the demolition.
  • Five JCB machines were deployed to begin the demolition, which was conducted under tight security with officers from multiple police stations.
  • Municipal officials and staff accompanied the operation, sealing off the area during the demolition.
  • Further action will continue against the couple's known properties under the NDPS Act and other legal provisions.
  • Ankur Gupta, senior superintendent of police, led the operation.

Statistics:

  • 5 JCB machines were deployed to demolish the house.
  • 15 criminal cases are pending against Harpreet Singh Laga and his wife Inderjit Kaur.
  • The couple is accused of involvement in multiple drug smuggling cases.
  • The police operation was conducted under tight security with officers from multiple police stations.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times, July 2, "Ludhiana rural police demolish couple's house linked to drug-smuggling"