Ludhiana, June 21 -- The Khanna police, along with Malaud Nagar Panchayat, demolished the house of drug trafficker Amrik Singh, a resident of ward number 2, in Malaud on Friday. The accused had been bailed two days ago. The house was illegally constructed without the approval of the Malaud Nagar Panchayat, officials said, adding that the action was taken under the Punjab government's Yudh Nashya Viruddh (anti-drug war) campaign.

Nagar panchayat's executive officer Harnarinder Singh Shergill said Amrik Singh, alias Rinku, had violated the Municipal Act by constructing the house without obtaining approval. He added that four notices were issued, and the demolition was carried out with the police assistance.

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