Srinagar: Continuing its dedicated efforts to combat drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police has attached immovable properties worth ₹1.5 crore belonging to two notorious drug peddlers, under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.
At Police Station Batamaloo, authorities exercised powers under Section 68F(1) read with Section 68E of the NDPS Act and attached a three-storey residential house valued at approximately ₹80 lakh, located at Nundresh Colony, Muslimabad. The property belongs to Sikander Firdous, son of Abdul Rehman Ahanger, who is involved in FIR No. 18/2022 registered under Sections 8/21/29/27A of the NDPS Act and Sections 468, 471, and 473 of the IPC.
In a separate action, Police Station Kralkhud attached a single-storey residential house valued at around ₹70 lakh, belonging to Ghulam Hassan Bhat, son of Late Abdul Rahim Bhat, resident of Mirgund Kanalwan, Bijbehara, Anantnag. This property was attached under Section 68F of the NDPS Act. Bhat is currently on bail. The attachment order has been forwarded to SAFEMA, New Delhi, for further proceedings, and prohibits the owner from selling, leasing, transferring, or creating any third-party interest in the property.
Investigations revealed that these properties were acquired through proceeds from illicit narcotics trafficking. The attachment aims to dismantle the financial infrastructure supporting drug networks and prevent offenders from benefiting from their illegal activities.
In another major crackdown, Srinagar Police attached properties worth approximately ₹2.50 crore belonging to the notorious drug peddler Nisar Ahmad Khanaday of Chersoo, Awantipora. The assets included a double-storied house and land measuring 7 Kanals 18 Marlas, identified as illegally acquired through proceeds from narcotics trafficking. Nisar Ahmad Khanaday is involved in multiple FIRs related to drug offenses. This action underscores the police’s commitment to eradicating the drug menace and dismantling financial networks of traffickers.
These initiatives highlight the resolve of Jammu and Kashmir Police to combat drug abuse and trafficking. The public is urged to support these efforts by sharing information on drug peddling and substance abuse, contributing to a safer, drug-free society.
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Police intensify crackdown on drugs
Notorious peddler booked; multiple cases registered
Srinagar: Continuing its unwavering fight against drug trafficking and narcotics menace, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has taken stringent action in Anantnag district, booking a notorious drug peddler under the PIT-NDPS (Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act and registering multiple cases against drug offenders.
Notorious Peddler Booked Under PIT-NDPS Act
In a significant move, police in Anantnag booked Nisar Ahmad Gagroo, son of Late Ali Mohammad Gagroo of Soaf Shali, Kokernag, under the provisions of the PIT-NDPS Act. Gagroo, involved in numerous cases under the NDPS Act, has been actively engaged in illicit drug trafficking, posing a serious threat to society, especially the youth.
Acting on a detailed dossier prepared by police and with necessary approvals, Gagroo was detained and is currently lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, where the detention warrant was executed. The preventive detention aims to curb his ongoing involvement in narcotics activities and prevent further criminal acts.
Police Continue Anti-Drug Drive, Register Multiple Cases
In its ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse, police in Anantnag have intensified its crackdown across the district. In Bijbehara, a joint operation with medical teams used Rapid Drug Detection Kits to screen individuals, leading to the detection of five persons positive for drug consumption. The identified individuals are:
– Ghulam Nabi Hajam – FIR No. 165/2026
– Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh – FIR No. 166/2026
– Waseem Ahmad Dhobi – FIR No. 167/2026
– Showkat Ahmad Sheikh – FIR No. 168/2026
– Sartaj Ahmad Chori Saz – FIR No. 169/2026
Additionally, police at Kokernag received credible information about suspicious activities involving two individuals. Both were apprehended and tested positive for drug consumption through medical examinations. They are:
– Tanveer Ahmed Malik, Zalangam – booked under FIR No. 75/2026
– Subair Ahmed Tantry, Zalangam – booked under FIR No. 76/2026
Further investigations into these cases are underway.
Police in Anantnag remains committed to its zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and trafficking. It urges citizens to support ongoing efforts by sharing credible information related to drug peddling and substance abuse, aiming to create a safer, drug-free society.