Srinagar, June 6: In a significant crackdown on the narcotics network in Kashmir, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached immovable properties worth nearly ₹3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The action was carried out as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, aimed at dismantling the financial backbone of drug trafficking and curbing the spread of narcotics across the Valley.
According to an official statement, Police Station Nigeen attached a property valued at approximately ₹1.30 crore under Section 68(F)(1) of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 30/2021 registered under Section 8/21 of the Act. The attached property comprises a double-storeyed residential house along with land situated at Habbak Crossing, Hazratbal, owned by Rahil Manzoor Malla, son of Manzoor Ahmad Malla, a resident of Habbak Crossing.
In another operation, Police Station Soura attached a residential house worth around ₹2.20 crore under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The property belongs to Adil Rashid Gudoo, son of Abdul Rashid Gudoo, a resident of Keel Khan Gali (Haider Colony), Upper Soura, who is allegedly involved in the illicit trafficking of narcotic substances.
Police investigations revealed that both properties were allegedly acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal drug trade. Consequently, the assets have been formally frozen and attached under the NDPS Act.
The attachment orders bar the owners from selling, transferring, leasing, altering, disposing of, or creating any third-party interest in the properties until the conclusion of legal proceedings.
Srinagar Police said the action reflects its unwavering commitment to targeting not only drug traffickers but also the wealth accumulated through narcotics-related activities. The intensified drive forms part of a broader strategy to safeguard society, particularly the youth, from the devastating effects of substance abuse and to realise the vision of a drug-free Kashmir.
The police also appealed to the public to actively assist anti-narcotics efforts by sharing information regarding drug peddling, substance abuse, and other criminal activities, stressing that community participation remains vital in eradicating the drug menace and ensuring a safer future for coming generations. (KNC)
