Police attach property of drug peddlers under NDPS Act in Downtown

Srinagar, Dec 17: Srinagar Police has attached property comprising of movable assets in the form of two vehicles, valued at approximately ₹20 lakhs, which were acquired through the sale of illicit drugs and substances by two drug peddlers in Downtown.

In a statement, police identified the drug peddlers as Altaf Ahmad Shah alias  Pacha son of  Ghulam Hassan Shah resident of Dalal Mohalla and Rakib Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Salam Dar resident of Rajouri Kadal, who are accused in NDPS Act cases.

The statement said during the course of investigation in two *NDPS cases, FIR No. 48/2024 u/s 8/21 NDPS Act and FIR No. 51/2024 u/s 8/21 NDPS Act of Police Station MR Gunj, the proceeds of illicit drug trade have been identified and attached today under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.

“The proper legal procedure under the NDPS Act has been followed during the attachment process,” it said.

“Pertinently, this decisive action is a part of the relentless crackdown on drug peddlers by Srinagar Police in the last few months. The ongoing crackdown on drug peddlers and their illegally acquired assets will continue with full vigour, as it remains a key strategy to eliminate the drug menace from society.

The commitment of J&K Police towards achieving a drug-free society is unwavering and steadfast,” the statement said.