Associated News Bureau

Srinagar Police Attach Properties Worth Rs 4 Crore in Major Anti-Narcotics Crackdown

Srinagar, June 8: Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police have attached immovable properties worth approximately ₹4 crore belonging to two drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. According to police, Police Station Sangam attached properties valued at around ₹3 crore belonging to Ghulam Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar, in connection with FIR No. 14/2026 registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act. The attached assets include a residential house, land, and commercial shops. Investigations revealed that the properties were allegedly acquired through proceeds generated from narcotics trafficking. In a separate action, Police Station Nowhatta attached a residential property worth approximately ₹1 crore belonging to Mohd Shafi Sheikh, son of Late Mohd Subhan Sheikh, in connection with FIR No. 09/2018 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act. Police stated that the property was identified as an illegally acquired asset linked to drug trafficking activities. The attachments were carried out under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act to prevent the concealment, transfer, or disposal of assets allegedly derived from the illicit narcotics trade. Srinagar Police said the action reflects its continued commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks by targeting both offenders and the assets generated through criminal activities. Authorities reiterated that such measures will continue as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan aimed at curbing the drug menace across the region. ANB