War against narcotics: Police attach property under NDPS Act in Anantnag

Srinagar, Nov 27: Police on Wednesday said that it attached property of a drug peddler worth 2 crores in Srigufwara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

The police in a statement said that in a significant move to combat drug abuse, Anantnag Police have attached property worth rupees 2 crores under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, reinforcing their ongoing efforts against drug peddling networks.

According to police spokesperson, the police in Srigufwara, Anantnag seized a double-storey residential house along with one Kanal of land, valued at ₹2 crore, belonging to Mohammad Amin Malik, son of Ghulam Rasool Malik, a resident of Kanalwan. Malik, a habitual offender, was involved in case FIR No. 113/2021 at PS Srigufwara, where a substantial quantity of narcotic substances was recovered.

This decisive action underscores Anantnag Police's unwavering commitment to eradicating the drug menace and dismantling the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking. Utilizing the provisions of the NDPS Act to attach properties linked to criminal activities sends a strong message, acting as a deterrent for those involved in the illegal drug trade, he said.

Anantnag Police remain dedicated to fostering a drug-free society and will continue to take strict measures against individuals and groups engaged in narcotics trafficking, reads the statement.