J&K: Drug peddler Sajad Rather's ₹1 crore property razed in Anantnag
Synopsis
Anantnag Police razed a ₹1 crore property belonging to drug peddler Sajad Rather of Waghama Bijbehara — the latest strike under J&K's 100-day Nasha Mukht Abhiyan. With LG Manoj Sinha personally directing Aadhaar, passport, and property action against traffickers, the Union Territory is escalating from arrests to asset destruction as its primary deterrent.
Key Takeaways
Anantnag Police demolished property worth approximately ₹1 crore belonging to drug peddler Sajad Rather of Waghama Bijbehara on 2 May 2025 .
The property was identified as illegally acquired through proceeds from drug-related activities .
The action was carried out under the 100-day Nasha Mukht Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan , inaugurated by Lt.
Governor Manoj Sinha .
LG Sinha has directed cancellation of Aadhaar cards , driving licences , and passports of drug peddlers, along with property attachment.
Jammu and Kashmir has a 740-km LoC and 240-km international border , making border-area narcotics interdiction a key security priority.
Anantnag Police in Jammu and Kashmir demolished a property worth approximately ₹1 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Sajad Rather, a resident of Waghama Bijbehara, according to a police statement issued on Saturday, 2 May. The action is part of an intensified crackdown against narcotics trafficking and the financial networks sustaining drug peddlers in the district.
The Demolition Action
Officials stated that the property was identified as having been illegally acquired through proceeds from drug-related activities. Acting under relevant provisions of law, Anantnag Police, in coordination with the civil administration, executed the demolition after completing all necessary legal formalities. Authorities described the move as a direct strike at the economic foundations of drug trafficking networks operating in the region.
Message to Drug Traffickers
The police statement said the action sends a strong message to individuals involved in drug trafficking that unlawful assets will not be tolerated. Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to eradicating the drug menace and urged members of the public to come forward with any information related to drug peddling in the district. Authorities confirmed that such measures will continue going forward.
Nasha Mukht Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan
The demolition falls under the 100-day-long 'Nasha Mukht Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan', inaugurated last month by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The L-G had stated that drugs were intended to destroy the entire future generation and that anti-drug campaigns must be carried out with public support. He also directed authorities to cancel the Aadhaar card, driving licence, and passport of drug peddlers, alongside attachment of property created through unlawful activity.
Broader Anti-Drug Framework in J&K
Anti-drug operations in Jammu and Kashmir are conducted across multiple tiers. Police and security forces operate in the hinterland, while the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) carry out operations along border areas. Jammu and Kashmir shares a 740-km Line of Control (LoC) and a 240-km international border, making border surveillance a critical component of narcotics interdiction efforts. This is not an isolated action — similar asset demolitions and attachments have been carried out across the Union Territory as part of the ongoing campaign.
Point of View
And it signals that J&K authorities are now targeting the financial incentive structure of narcotics trafficking rather than just its operatives. However, the durability of this approach depends on consistent legal safeguards — demolitions that bypass due process risk being challenged and reversed, undermining the deterrent effect. With a 740-km LoC and a 240-km international border, supply-side pressure from across the border remains structural; asset destruction alone cannot substitute for sustained border interdiction and rehabilitation infrastructure. The Nasha Mukht Abhiyan's 100-day window is politically visible, but the harder question is what institutional framework remains after the campaign ends.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Whose property was demolished in Anantnag and why?
The property demolished belongs to drug peddler Sajad Rather, a resident of Waghama Bijbehara in Anantnag district. It was identified as illegally acquired through proceeds from drug-related activities, and Anantnag Police razed it after completing all necessary legal formalities.
What is the Nasha Mukht Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan?
It is a 100-day anti-drug campaign inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha last month. The campaign aims to eradicate drug trafficking in Jammu and Kashmir through public participation, law enforcement action, and measures such as property demolition and cancellation of official documents of peddlers.
What documents can be cancelled for drug peddlers under the LG's directive?
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has directed authorities to cancel the Aadhaar card, driving licence, and passport of individuals involved in drug trafficking, in addition to attaching property acquired through unlawful activity.
How does J&K's geography affect the drug trafficking problem?
Jammu and Kashmir shares a 740-km Line of Control and a 240-km international border, making it vulnerable to cross-border narcotics smuggling. The Army and BSF conduct anti-drug operations in border areas, while police and security forces handle the hinterland.
Will such demolitions continue in Jammu and Kashmir?
Yes, according to Anantnag Police, authorities have confirmed that decisive measures including property demolitions will continue in the future to ensure a drug-free and safe environment for the community.
