Srinagar, Oct 15 (JKNS): Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking and its financial networks, Srinagar Police has frozen and attached residential properties and a vehicle worth over ₹13.43 crore across multiple areas of the city under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, targeting assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trade.
Police spokesperson, in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS, said that police has frozen/attached multiple residential properties and a vehicle valued at over ₹13.43 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The coordinated action was carried out by Police Stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar, covering different Sub-Divisions of Srinagar Police.
The properties were identified during financial investigations as assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. Action has been initiated under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, following the prescribed legal procedures.
*SUB-DIVISION-WISE DETAILS OF ACTION*
*1. POLICE STATION KHANYAR – ASSETS WORTH ₹8 CRORE*
Police Station Khanyar, falling under Sub-Division Khanyar, has attached five assets, comprising four residential properties and one vehicle, valued at approximately ₹8 crore, belonging to the following accused persons.
The first accused, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Budoobagh, Khanyar, owns a three-storeyed residential house built on 7 marlas of land, valued at ₹1.60 crore. The property is linked to FIR No. 37/2022 registered at Police Station Khanyar.
The second accused, Aaqib Hyder Khan, son of Mohammad Ayoub Khan, resident of Ghat No. 01, Dalgate, owns a Volkswagen Polo bearing registration number DL3CBW-3549, valued at ₹6.50 lakh. The vehicle is linked to FIR No. 46/2025 registered at Police Station Khanyar.
The third accused, Majid Ashraf Wani, son of Mohammad Ashraf Wani, resident of Sheeshgari Mohalla, Khanyar, owns a three-storeyed residential house built on 12 marlas of land, valued at ₹2.50 crore. The property is linked to FIR No. 47/2022 registered at Police Station Khanyar.
The fourth accused, Shabir Ahmad Bangroo, son of Gh. Qadir Bangroo, resident of Bangroo Mohalla, Safakadal, owns two residential properties. The first is a three-storeyed residential house built on 11 marlas and 145 square feet of land, valued at ₹2.80 crore, while the second is a single-storeyed residential house built on 5 marlas of land, valued at ₹1.10 crore. Both properties are linked to FIR No. 07/2016 registered at Police Station Khanyar.
All five assets have been attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
*2. POLICE STATION PANTHA CHOWK – PROPERTY WORTH ₹1.24 CRORE*
Police Station Pantha Chowk, falling under Sub-Division Pantha Chowk, has attached a concrete residential house at Khanmoh belonging to accused Saqib Bashir Bhat alias Sakpal, son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat, resident of Khanmoh. The property is valued at ₹1.24 crore.
The accused is linked to three NDPS cases: FIR No. 106/2024 registered at Police Station Pampore, FIR No. 128/2025 registered at Police Station Banihal and FIR No. 55/2026 registered at Police Station Khrew.
The residential property has been attached as part of the financial investigation into suspected proceeds of drug trafficking.
*3. POLICE STATION SHALTENG – PROPERTY WORTH ₹1.21 CRORE*
Police Station Shalteng, falling under Sub-Division West, has frozen a two-storeyed residential house built on one kanal of land, valued at ₹1.21 crore, belonging to accused Danish Ahmad Bhat, son of Ab. Ahad Bhat, resident of Panzinara, Srinagar. The property is linked to FIR No. 43/2023 registered at Police Station Shalteng.
During the investigation, the property was identified as allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit narcotic activities.
The property has accordingly been frozen under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, and the freezing order has been duly served.
*4. POLICE STATION SAFAKADAL – PROPERTY WORTH ₹10.15 LAKH*
Police Station Safakadal, falling under Sub-Division MR Gunj, has attached a three-storeyed residential house with an attic, valued at ₹10,15,383, belonging to accused Faizan Firdous Khanday alias Farzan Pujj, son of Firdous Ahmad Khanday, resident of Malik Sahib, Safakadal. The property is linked to FIR No. 135/2026 registered at Police Station Safakadal.
The case is registered under Sections 8/22, 25, 27A and 29 of the NDPS Act, Sections 3/4/25 of the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The property has been attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act as part of the ongoing investigation into an organised drug trafficking network.
*5. POLICE STATION AHMADNAGAR – PROPERTY WORTH APPROXIMATELY ₹1 CRORE*
Police Station Ahmadnagar, falling under Sub-Division Hazratbal, has frozen a residential house valued at approximately ₹1 crore, belonging to accused Adil Ahmad Patoo, son of Ali Mohd Patoo, resident of Shah Mohalla, Ahmadnagar.
During the financial investigation under Section 68-E of the NDPS Act, the property was identified as allegedly acquired through illicit narcotic activities.
The property has been frozen under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
*6. POLICE STATION SOURA – PROPERTY WORTH ₹1.18 CRORE*
Police Station Soura, falling under Sub-Division Hazratbal, has initiated freezing/attachment proceedings against a residential house valued at ₹1,18,00,751, excluding the land value, belonging to accused Khalid Nazir Chiloo, son of Nazir Ahmad Chiloo, resident of Umar Colony-B, Lal Bazar. The property is linked to FIR No. 23/2025 registered at Police Station Soura.
The property was identified during the financial investigation as allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking.
The freezing/attachment proceedings under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act were carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and local witnesses.
*7. POLICE STATION AHMADNAGAR – PROPERTY WORTH ₹80 LAKH*
Police Station Ahmadnagar, falling under Sub-Division Hazratbal, has also initiated freezing/attachment proceedings against a residential house valued at ₹80 lakh, belonging to accused Adil Ahmad Patoo, son of Ali Mohd Patoo, resident of Shah Mohalla, Ahmadnagar. The property is linked to FIR No. 16/2023 registered at Police Station Ahmadnagar.
The property was identified during the financial investigation under Section 68-E of the NDPS Act as allegedly acquired through illicit drug trafficking.
The freezing/attachment proceedings were carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
*SRINAGAR POLICE TARGETS THE FINANCIAL BACKBONE OF DRUG TRAFFICKING*
The coordinated action reflects the sustained and intensified efforts of Srinagar Police to strike at the financial backbone of drug trafficking networks, beyond the arrest of offenders and seizure of narcotic substances.
By identifying, tracing, freezing and attaching properties allegedly acquired through illicit drug proceeds, Srinagar Police aims to dismantle the economic infrastructure sustaining organised narcotic activities.
Srinagar Police reiterates its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and remains firmly committed to pursuing offenders, dismantling their networks and depriving them of the financial gains of their illegal activities, strictly in accordance with law.
The message is unequivocal: drug trafficking will not only invite criminal prosecution, but assets acquired through its illegal proceeds will also face stringent legal action.
The campaign will continue with renewed determination to protect the youth of Kashmir and safeguard society from the menace of drugs. (JKNS)