Centre Was Operating Without A Licence; Case Registered Under Bns Action Under "yudh Nashian Virudh" Campaign

Seek Treatment Only at Licensed Centres: SSP Khakh

Malerkotla, 24 October 2026:

Intensifying its campaign against drugs, Malerkotla Police has busted an illegal de-addiction centre at village Maholi Kalan, under Police Station Sandaur, and arrested both its operators. The centre was being run without any licence, endangering the lives of patients admitted there.

The arrested accused have been identified as Beant Singh, son of Maghar Singh, resident of Maholi Kalan, PS Sandaur, and Neeraj, son of Mohan Lal, resident of Ludhiana.

Sharing details with the media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said the action was taken under the "Yudh Nashian Virudh" campaign, under the supervision of DSP Malerkotla Sh. Manavjit Singh Sidhu, PPS.

On 23.10.2026, a police team of PS Sandaur, led by SHO Inspector Manjit Kaur, received specific information that an illegal de-addiction centre was operating at Maholi Kalan. Acting promptly, the team raided the premises and apprehended both accused, who failed to produce any licence or valid document authorising the operation of the centre.

A case vide FIR No. 184 dated 23.10.2026 has been registered at PS Sandaur under Sections 318(4), 319, 127 and 61(2) of the BNS, and further investigation is underway.

SSP Khakh stated that de-addiction treatment must be undertaken only at licensed centres staffed by qualified doctors. He added that illegal centres pose a serious threat to patients' lives, and strict action against such establishments will continue.

SSP Khakh appealed to the public to seek treatment only at government hospitals or licensed de-addiction centres. Any information regarding illegal centres or drug-related activity may be shared with the nearest police station, and the identity of the informer will be kept strictly confidential.