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Crime
Police raze drug‑money funded charitable hospital in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:16 PM
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Punjab police demolished a makeshift charitable hospital in Jalandhar that was being constructed with proceeds from narcotics trade, citing illegal funding and lack of permits.
Police officials in Jalandhar, Punjab, carried out a demolition operation on a structure being promoted as a charitable hospital. The building, which was under construction on a vacant plot, was reportedly financed through proceeds from the local drug trade.
Authorities said the project lacked the necessary clearances from health and municipal bodies, and its funding source violated anti‑money‑laundering regulations. A team of police engineers and municipal officials supervised the demolition, ensuring that the site was cleared safely.
The police spokesperson emphasized that the action was part of a broader crackdown on illicit drug money being laundered through charitable fronts. No injuries were reported, and the demolition is expected to be followed by a formal investigation into the individuals and groups behind the scheme.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some questioning the need for a charitable hospital while others welcomed the enforcement of law and order. The case highlights ongoing concerns about drug‑related money laundering in the region.
Authorities said the project lacked the necessary clearances from health and municipal bodies, and its funding source violated anti‑money‑laundering regulations. A team of police engineers and municipal officials supervised the demolition, ensuring that the site was cleared safely.
The police spokesperson emphasized that the action was part of a broader crackdown on illicit drug money being laundered through charitable fronts. No injuries were reported, and the demolition is expected to be followed by a formal investigation into the individuals and groups behind the scheme.
Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some questioning the need for a charitable hospital while others welcomed the enforcement of law and order. The case highlights ongoing concerns about drug‑related money laundering in the region.