Srinagar Police attach ₹1.20 crore property of drug peddler under Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan
Synopsis
Srinagar Police have struck at the financial roots of drug trafficking by attaching a ₹1.20 crore property — a three-storey house and nine marlas of land — belonging to a drug peddler under the NDPS Act. The move is part of J&K's sweeping 100-day Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, which targets traffickers' economic networks alongside criminal prosecution.
Key Takeaways
Srinagar Police attached immovable property worth ₹1.20 crore on 5 May 2025 under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act .
The property belongs to Nisar Ahmad Sheikh of Hawal, Srinagar , linked to FIR No.
Assets include a three-storey residential house , a kitchen block with three washrooms , and nine marlas of land .
The action is part of the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan launched by L-G Manoj Sinha .
The campaign also targets cancellation of Aadhaar cards , driving licences , and passports of drug traffickers.
Srinagar Police on Tuesday, 5 May attached immovable property worth ₹1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler as part of the ongoing 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan. The action, taken under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, marks one of the most significant asset-seizure moves under the campaign so far.
What Was Attached
The attached property belongs to Nisar Ahmad Sheikh, son of Habibullah Sheikh, a resident of Kani Dewar, Sheikh Mohallah, Hawal, Srinagar. The assets include a fully renovated three-storey residential house, a separate single-storey concrete kitchen block with three washrooms, and land measuring nine marlas.
The action was initiated by Police Station Nowhatta in connection with FIR No. 61/2019 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act. Investigators found that the property was acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking and accordingly classified it as illegally acquired assets.
The 100-Day Campaign and Its Scope
The Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan was launched last month by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The campaign goes beyond arrests — it targets the financial infrastructure of drug networks by attaching properties, cancelling government-issued documents such as Aadhaar cards, driving licences, and passports of convicted traffickers.
This is a deliberate shift in anti-narcotics strategy: rather than only pursuing criminal convictions, authorities are now dismantling the economic incentives that sustain drug trafficking in the region.
L-G Sinha's Push on the Ground
On the same day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a padayatra in Budgam, Kashmir, urging community participation.
Point of View
Passport, and licence cancellations adds social consequences beyond jail time. The real test, however, lies in sustained follow-through: J&K has seen periodic anti-narcotics drives before, and the structural challenge of cross-border trafficking routes remains unaddressed by property seizures alone. Whether the 100-day campaign translates into a permanent institutional mechanism will determine its long-term impact.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What property was attached by Srinagar Police in the drug peddler case?
Srinagar Police attached a fully renovated three-storey residential house, a single-storey concrete kitchen block with three washrooms, and nine marlas of land, all valued at ₹1.20 crore. The property belongs to Nisar Ahmad Sheikh of Hawal, Srinagar, and was found to have been acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking.
Under which law was the property attached?
The property was attached under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which allows authorities to seize assets acquired through drug-related proceeds. The action was linked to FIR No. 61/2019 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.
What is the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan?
It is a 100-day anti-narcotics campaign launched by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha aimed at eradicating drug trafficking and abuse across the region. Beyond arrests, it includes property attachments and cancellation of Aadhaar cards, driving licences, and passports of drug traffickers.
Who launched the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan and what are its key measures?
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the campaign last month. Key measures include property attachment of assets acquired through drug money, cancellation of official documents such as Aadhaar cards and passports, and community outreach drives including padayatras.
What did L-G Manoj Sinha do on 5 May in connection with the campaign?
On 5 May, L-G Manoj Sinha participated in a padayatra in Budgam, Kashmir, appealing to families, social organisations, and political and spiritual leaders to intensify the anti-drug campaign across the district.
