Police attach properties worth Rs 1.5 Cr under NDPS Act in Anantnag

Srinagar, Nov 18: In a significant step towards combating drug abuse, Police in Anantnag have attached properties worth rupees 1.5 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part of ongoing campaign against drug peddlers.

In a major action, Police Station Mattan attached a single-storied residential house valued at rupees 80 lakh, belonging to Afroz Ahmad Bhat, son of Gh Hassan, resident of Azam Khan Mohalla, Khreibal, a police statement said.

Bhat, according to police is a habitual offender involved in multiple NDPS cases for his role in the illegal narcotics trade.

Similarly, Police Station Srigufwara attached three commercial shops valued at rupees 70 lakh, owned by Peer Asif Ahmad Shah, and Peer Towseef Ahmad Shah, sons of Abdul Rashid Shah, residents of K Kalan, Srigufwara, the statement said.

Both the accused persons are under investigation for their involvement in several NDPS cases.

These actions highlight police's unwavering commitment in eradicating the drug menace and dismantling the networks that perpetuate addiction. The use of provisions under the NDPS Act to seize properties linked to criminal activities serves as a strong deterrent to those engaged in the illegal drug trade. Police remain steadfast in their mission to create a drug-free society and will continue to take strict measures against individuals and groups involved in narcotics trafficking, the statement added.