Drug peddler’s house attached in J-K’s Kupwara

Srinagar, Dec 02: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Police in Kupwara have attached the residential house of Lateef Ahmad Chouhan, son of Jalal Din Chouhan, resident of Surigam Lolab.

This action pertains to case FIR No. 61/2017 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Sogam. The action was taken under Section 68(F) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS), police in a statement said.

The residential property was identified during the investigation as being illegally acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking. This decisive step underscores J&K Police's commitment to eradicating the drug menace from the society, the statement said.

J&K Police appeals to the public to actively support this mission by providing any information regarding drug-related activities. Public cooperation is crucial in combating this social evil. Those found involved in drug peddling or related activities will face stringent legal action, it added.