SRINAGAR: Police attached properties worth Rs 1.28 crore in four separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in district Budgam.
“Police Station Budgam attached residential house, vehicles including (Mahindra Scorpio, Mini Truck and Ashoka Leyland) worth Rs 45.5 lacs belonging to Muhammad Yaseen Dar, resident of Sholipora Budgam involved in case FIR Nos. 302/2020 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Budgam and 134/2021 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Khansahib,” police said in a statement.
Similarly, Police Station Chadoora attached land measuring 09 Malras bearing Khasra No. 1678 and 07 ½ Malras bearing Khasra No. 1678 situated at Moza Nowgam of district Srinagar, residential house situated at Nowgam Srinagar worth Rs 63.7 lacs belonging to Muhammad Ayoub Beigh resident of Nowhar Chadoora involved in case FIR No. 47/2024 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Chadoora.
In a separate operation, Police Station Magam attached a two-wheeler Scooty bearing registration No. JK05G-6071 and double-storeyed residential house situated at Badran Magam worth Rs 18.84 lacs belonging to Irfan Ahmad Lone@ Raja & Gh Mohd Lone resident of Badran Magam involved in case FIR No. 120/2024 U/S 8/21 of NDPS Act and 121(1) BNS of Police Station Magam.
“The attachment of the property sends a strong message to those engaged in the illegal drug trade, that such activities will not be tolerated. Police are determined to dismantle drug trafficking networks by targeting the properties gained from proceeds of narco-smuggling,” the statement said.
Police have reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and have urged the public to come forward with any information about drug trafficking or related activities. “Cooperation from citizens is essential to safeguarding communities and ensuring a drug-free society. The identity of the informers will be kept protected,” police said.
Police attach properties worth Rs 1.28 cr under NDPS Act in Budgam
