Srinagar Police attach ₹1.05 crore properties of drug peddlers under NDPS Act
Synopsis
Srinagar Police have attached two properties worth ₹1.05 crore belonging to drug traffickers — one accused currently on bail, the other under preventive detention — marking a targeted strike at the financial roots of Srinagar's narcotics networks under the Nasha Mukti Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.
Key Takeaways
Srinagar Police attached two immovable properties worth ₹1.05 crore on 30 July under the NDPS Act, 1985 .
First property: a residential house in Pamposh Colony, Palpora , valued at ₹50 lakh , linked to accused Aqib Mushtaq Kenu (currently on bail).
Second property: a three-storey house with commercial shops in Zainakadal , valued at ₹55 lakh , linked to Altaf Ahmad Najar (under preventive detention since 15 July 2025 ).
Attachments approved by Competent Authority, SAFEMA, New Delhi under Chapter VA of the NDPS Act.
Action is part of the ongoing Nasha Mukti Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan targeting the financial backbone of drug networks.
Srinagar Police on Thursday, 30 July attached two immovable properties worth a combined ₹1.05 crore belonging to convicted drug traffickers in Srinagar district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukti Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan. The action targets the financial infrastructure of narcotics networks operating in the district.
Properties Attached and Accused Identified
The first property — a residential house with land in Pamposh Colony, Palpora, Noorbagh — belongs to Aqib Mushtaq Kenu, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Kenu. Valued at approximately ₹50 lakh, it was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985, in connection with FIR No. 48/2022 registered at Police Station Safakadal under Sections 8/21/29 of the NDPS Act. The accused is currently out on bail.
The second property is a three-storey residential house with two commercial shops and land at Pathar Masjid, Zainakadal, belonging to Altaf Ahmad Najar, also known as T.K. Khan, son of the late Ghulam Qadir Najar. Valued at approximately ₹55 lakh, it was attached under Section 68-F of Chapter VA of the NDPS Act, 1985, linked to FIR No. 32/2021 registered at Police Station Kral Khud. Najar is currently under preventive detention under the PIT-NDPS Act, 1988, per Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Order No. DIVCOM/K/127/2025 dated 15 July 2025.
Legal Framework and Authorisation
Both properties were identified during investigation as having been acquired from proceeds of illicit narcotics trafficking. The attachments were carried out following due approval from the Competent Authority, SAFEMA, New Delhi, in accordance with Chapter VA of the NDPS Act. Field operations were executed by teams from Police Post Noorbagh and Police Station M.R. Gunj.
What the Police Said
'Srinagar Police remain committed to striking at the economic backbone of drug trafficking by depriving offenders of assets amassed through crime,' the police statement said. Authorities added that such measures aim to deter others involved in the narcotics trade. The public has been urged to share credible tip-offs on drug trafficking to support the Nasha Mukti Abhiyan and help build a drug-free society.
Broader Context
This is part of a sustained enforcement drive across Jammu and Kashmir, where authorities have increasingly deployed asset-attachment provisions of the NDPS Act to financially cripple trafficking networks. Targeting illicit wealth — rather than only pursuing criminal convictions — is seen as a more durable deterrent, since it removes the economic incentive that sustains the drug trade. The twin attachments bring fresh scrutiny to narcotics networks operating in the heart of Srinagar's residential and commercial zones.
Point of View
Not just the individual. What is notable here is that one accused remains on bail, yet his property has been seized: a reminder that the NDPS Act's civil forfeiture provisions operate independently of the criminal trial. The real test of this Abhiyan will be whether these attachments survive legal challenge in the courts, and whether they translate into measurable reductions in street-level drug availability in Srinagar — a city that has seen persistent narcotics pressure amid its broader security challenges.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What properties did Srinagar Police attach on 30 July 2025?
Srinagar Police attached two immovable properties worth a combined ₹1.05 crore — a residential house in Pamposh Colony, Palpora valued at ₹50 lakh, and a three-storey house with commercial shops in Zainakadal valued at ₹55 lakh. Both were linked to drug traffickers and identified as proceeds of narcotics crime.
Under which law were the properties attached?
The properties were attached under Section 68-F of Chapter VA of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, following approval from the Competent Authority, SAFEMA, New Delhi.
Who are the accused in this case?
The two accused are Aqib Mushtaq Kenu, linked to FIR No. 48/2022 at Police Station Safakadal and currently on bail, and Altaf Ahmad Najar (alias T.K. Khan), linked to FIR No. 32/2021 at Police Station Kral Khud and currently under preventive detention under the PIT-NDPS Act, 1988.
What is the Nasha Mukti Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan?
It is an ongoing anti-drug crackdown drive by Jammu and Kashmir Police aimed at dismantling narcotics networks across the union territory. The campaign uses criminal prosecution as well as asset-attachment provisions to financially cripple drug trafficking operations.
Why does police attach properties instead of only arresting accused?
Attaching properties acquired from drug proceeds removes the financial incentive that sustains trafficking networks. Under the NDPS Act, asset forfeiture can proceed independently of the criminal trial, making it an effective deterrent even when an accused is on bail or contesting charges.
