Srinagar, May 30: In a significant move against narcotics trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Friday attached immovable properties worth nearly ₹2 crore belonging to individuals allegedly involved in drug peddling.
The action was taken under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part of efforts to dismantle the financial networks supporting the illegal drug trade in the Valley.
According to police, the first attachment was carried out by Police Station Bemina, which seized immovable property valued at approximately ₹1.5 crore belonging to alleged drug peddler Mudasir Ahmad Pir alias Sahil alias Doge, a resident of Firdous Colony, Bemina. The attachment was executed under Section 68F(1) of the NDPS Act after receiving confirmation from the Competent Authority under SAFEMA, Government of India.
The attached property includes a double-storey residential house and around four marlas of land located in Firdous Colony. Investigations reportedly revealed that the assets had been acquired through proceeds generated from illegal narcotics trafficking.
In a separate action, Srinagar Police attached another residential property along with land worth nearly ₹50 lakh belonging to alleged drug peddler Shafiq Ahmad Khawaja, a resident of Dildar Karnah in Kupwara district. The attachment was carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 10/2024 registered at Police Station M.R. Gunj
Police officials stated that both attachment proceedings were conducted after completing all required legal formalities and establishing links between the properties and proceeds derived from narcotics-related activities.
The police said the action demonstrates their firm resolve to target not only drug traffickers but also the economic infrastructure that sustains the illegal trade. By identifying and attaching assets allegedly purchased through drug money, authorities aim to weaken narcotics networks operating in the region.
Reaffirming their commitment to building a drug-free society, Srinagar Police appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share information regarding drug peddling or narcotics-related activities in their respective localities.
Jhelum Journal Desk
