Srinagar Police attaches property worth Rs 1.5 crores under NDPS Act

Srinagar, July 21: In yet another significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth approximately  ₹ 1.5 Crores under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

The attached property comprises a two-storeyed residential house along with 1 kanal 4 marlas land, belonging to Gulzar Ahmad Bhat S/o Late Abdul Rehman Bhat R/o Budoo Bagh Khanyar, Srinagar, as per revenue documents, read an official handout.

“It is in the possession of his son namely Suhail Ahmed Bhat, who is a notorious drug peddler, and he is involved in case FIR No. 55/2022 u/s 8/21, 29 of NDPS Act of Police Station Khanyar.

The accused person has a history of involvement in drug peddling, primarily targeting local youth, thereby posing a grave threat to public health and safety.”

Investigations have revealed the aforementioned property was acquired through proceeds from illicit drug trafficking, read the statement further.

“Acting under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, Srinagar Police formally seized and attached the immovable property as per the due legal process.  The property cannot be sold, transferred, or otherwise dealt with without prior approval from the competent authority.”