Property acquired through proceeds of drug trade attached in Shopian: Police

Srinagar, Dec 06: As a part of ongoing measures to curb narcotics-related activities, Shopian Police have attached a double-story residential house valued at Rs 2305244, with a plinth area of 6 Marla under Survey No. 1169 min, belonging to Mohd Rafiq Ganie, resident of Hermain Shopian.

A police spokesperson said the property has been found to be acquired using money obtained through the sale of illegal drugs and narcotics. The accused has been previously involved in multiple NDPS cases, including FIR No. 26/2020 of Police Station Shopian and 85/2022 of Police Station Heerpora.

He said the attachment process was executed in the presence of a duly constituted police team, Executive Magistrate, Lambardar and Chowkidar, ensuring full compliance with all legal protocols.

Shopian Police reiterated its commitment to enforcing the law against narcotics-related offences and appealed to the public to report any information regarding drug-related activities.