Did J&K Police Seize Drug Peddler’s Property Worth Rs Two Crore?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Srinagar Police actively disrupt illegal drug trades.
- Property valued at Rs two crore seized from a known drug peddler.
- Seizures conducted under the NDPS Act.
- Police efforts aim to dismantle networks supporting terrorism.
- Combating drug trafficking is essential for community safety.
Srinagar, Dec 10 (NationPress) The Jammu and Kashmir Police announced on Wednesday the seizure of property valued at Rs two crore belonging to a drug peddler in the Srinagar district.
A police statement elaborated, "In our unyielding mission to combat the drug crisis and dismantle the infrastructure that supports illegal drug trade, the Srinagar Police has seized a three-story residential building along with one kanal of land, estimated to be worth about Rs two crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This property belongs to Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, the son of Ghulam Mohd Bhat, a resident of Shaltang, and father of the notorious drug dealer Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, also from Shaltang.
The individual in question is implicated in case FIR no 98 /2025 U/S 8/22, 29 of the NDPS Act filed at the Parimpora police station.
The investigation revealed that the property was acquired through illicit gains from drug trafficking.
"Following these findings, the competent authority sanctioned the attachment of the property under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The proceedings were conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate and independent witnesses, ensuring strict adherence to legal protocols," the statement read.
According to the attachment order, the owner is barred from selling, leasing, altering, or creating any third-party interests in the property. The Srinagar Police reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling drug networks and enforcing strict measures against individuals involved in the narcotics trade,” the statement added.
The J&K Police, along with security forces, have been executing robust operations against terrorists, their over-ground workers (OGWs), sympathizers, drug traffickers, and individuals entangled in hawala money laundering and other illegal financial operations.
It is believed that the funds generated from drug smuggling, drug peddling, and unlawful financial activities ultimately sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.