Archive · 20 Jul 2026
J-K Demolishes Drug Peddlers' Houses in Kathua
In Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, the government demolished two houses and a cowshed belonging to two brothers accused of being drug peddlers.
The structures, worth over Rs 3.5 crore, were built illegally on state land.
The demolition was part of a campaign against drug trafficking.
The government says this action sends a message that drug peddlers will not be allowed to benefit from their crimes.
The accused brothers are allegedly involved in multiple cases related to drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
The government has warned that it will continue to take strict legal action against those involved in drug-related offenses.
Two houses and a cowshed belonging to accused drug peddlers were demolished in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
The structures were worth over Rs 3.5 crore and were built illegally on state land.
The demolition was carried out by the civil administration and police as part of a campaign against drug trafficking.
The accused, Gulzar alias 'Dau' and Farman Ali, are allegedly involved in multiple FIRs related to drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
The government reiterated its commitment to making the district drug-free and warned of stringent legal action against drug peddlers.
- Who
- Gulzar alias 'Dau' and Farman Ali
- What
- Demolition of their houses and a cowshed
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Alleged involvement in drug trafficking and illegal construction on state land
Government Action
Accused Individuals
Legality of Demolition
Government Action
The government claims the demolition was legal as the structures were built illegally on state land.
Accused Individuals
The accused may argue that the demolition was unjustified or that they had rights to the land.
Drug Trafficking Allegations
Government Action
The government asserts that the accused are involved in multiple FIRs related to drug trafficking.
Accused Individuals
The accused may deny the allegations or claim they are being unfairly targeted.
- Location
- Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date
- July 20
- Value of Demolished Structures
- Over Rs 3.5 crore
- Accused Individuals
- Gulzar alias 'Dau' and Farman Ali
- Allegations
- Drug trafficking and other criminal activities
- Government Action
- Demolition of illegal structures