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10 demolitions in 10 days: J-K minister slams police for ‘bulldozing’ houses over ‘drug peddling’ charges

The Indian Express·Bashaarat Masood·23 days ago
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Over the last 10 days, police teams and revenue officials have demolished at least 10 houses and residential properties, mostly in south Kashmir. (File Photo) Over the last 10 days, the Jammu and Kashmir Police demolished at least 10 residential and commercial properties linked to alleged drug peddlers, saying the action was meant to “send a clear and unequivocal message” that those “involved in narcotics trade will face strict and visible consequences”. However, J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo has accused the police department, which comes under Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, of using the anti-drugs campaign as an excuse to “target the people”. The ongoing 100-day “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir (Drug-free Jammu and Kashmir)” campaign initiated by the Lt Governor has seen several arrests and the demolition of houses and commercial complexes linked to alleged drug peddlers.…

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