Gurugram, Oct 30 Cracking down on habitual offenders facing a total of 52 criminal cases, Gurugram police on Friday seized a house and bulldozed another property allegedly occupied or constructed illegally by three accused, officials said.
The action, carried out under the police’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy against crime, targeted properties linked to offenders facing cases of drug trafficking, theft and housebreaking, they said.
According to police, a 150-square-yard property allegedly occupied and developed illegally by Jitender, alias Jeetu, a resident of Ghata village, was seized by the Anti-Narcotic Cell in coordination with the departments concerned.
Jitender faces three cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Gurugram, police said.
In a separate operation, the Sector-43 Crime Branch, in coordination with the departments concerned, demolished a 150-square-yard house belonging to Sahil, alias Chunnu and Nashila, and Anshul, alias Munnu, both residents of Wazirabad village.
According to police records, Sahil faces 40 criminal cases involving theft and housebreaking, while Anshul has nine theft cases registered against him.
A senior police officer said the crackdown was part of an ongoing campaign against habitual offenders and illegal occupation of properties.
Such action will continue in the future as part of the police’s zero-tolerance approach towards criminal activities, the officer added.
(PTI News)
