Jalandhar, March 3 -- Houses and illegal structures of two drug smugglers, including a woman, built on panchayat land, were demolished in Khanpur and Mandi villages of Phillaur, Jalandhar rural police said on Sunday.

With this, a total of seven houses and structures of smugglers have been demolished in the state since February 25.

Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said the structures, unlawfully occupied by two individuals with a history of narcotics smuggling, were razed following due legal procedure.

"The demolition drive was carried out following the request of the block development and panchayat officer (BDPO), Phillaur, who sought police assistance for the removal of illegal encroachments. The action...