Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 1.11 Cr attached in Poonch

Poonch, Nov 13: Authorities in border district Poonch have attached a high value property worth Rs 1.11 Cr in ongoing drive against drug trafficking and illicit narco trade.

The property, Police said, belonged to a notorious drug peddler in the district.

In its official statement, the Police informed that in connection with FIR No. 178/2025 registered at Police Station Poonch under sections 8/21/22/29 of the NDPS Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the property belonging to Mohammad Iqbal son of Ghulam Nabi resident of Seri Khwaja, at present Kamsar Poonch was attached.

The attached property, standing in the name of his wife Shahnaz Kouser, consists of a three-storey building under construction, falling under Khasra No. 2093, measuring 10 marla, situated at Kamsar, with an approximate value of Rs 1.11 Cr.

The action was carried out under the provisions of the NDPS Act. The competent Authority (SAFEMA) has also been duly informed.

This decisive action is aimed at striking at the financial roots of the drug trade and sending a strong message that individuals involved in narcotics trafficking will face stringent legal and financial consequences, said police.

“District Police Poonch reiterates its firm resolve to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and will continue to act firmly against peddlers and all those who aid or benefit from the proceeds of narcotics,” Police statement read.