Srinagar: In its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and dismantle the financial networks supporting the narcotics trade, the J&K Police in Srinagar have attached an immovable property valued at approximately ₹1.5 crores under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The property is connected to a notorious drug peddler and was seized in relation to a case registered at Police Station Shalteng.
The action was taken under FIR No. 75/2025, U/S 8/20 & 29 of the NDPS Act, following a detailed financial investigation conducted as per Chapter V-A of the NDPS Act. During the inquiry, authorities examined the assets of the accused and his family, including revenue records, property documents, field verification reports, valuation inputs, and statements from concerned individuals.
It was revealed that a two-storey residential house, built between 2018 and 2019, was acquired using proceeds from illicit drug trafficking. Further investigation confirmed that the lawful income of the accused and his family was insufficient to justify the property’s purchase and construction. The source of funds was found to be unexplained, disproportionate, and directly linked to narcotics-related activities.
Based on these findings, freezing orders under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act have been issued, prohibiting the sale, transfer, mortgage, or creation of any third-party interest in the attached property until further orders from the Competent Authority. The freezing notice was served to the affected individuals in the presence of independent witnesses.
The J&K Police reaffirm their zero-tolerance stance against drug trafficking and emphasize their commitment to taking stringent legal measures, including attaching and freezing properties obtained through illegal means, to weaken the financial backbone of drug networks and ensure a drug-free society.