Srinagar: In a major action against the drug menace, police in Budgam attached immovable property worth ₹35 lakhs (approximately) and a Maruti A-Star vehicle bearing Registration No. JK05B-4705 belonging to a notorious drug peddler in the Magam area.
“The attached property, a double-storey residential house at Mazhama, Magam belongs to Hilal Ahmad Mir @Hilal Galwan, son of Ghulam Mohammad Mir, who is involved in FIR No. 29/2020 under Sections 8/22, 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Magam,” a police spokesperson said in a statement issued here.
Investigation revealed that the accused had raised the said property through proceeds of illicit narcotics trafficking, he said. Following due legal procedures and on the basis of concrete evidence, the property and vehicle were formally seized under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, the statement added.
“This action reinforces J&K Police’s firm commitment and zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking,” the spokesperson said. He urged the public to share any information related to drug peddling and join the fight against the drug menace to build a safer, drug-free society.
Police attach drug peddler’s property
