Anantnag, Oct 31 (JKNS): Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking, Anantnag Police have attached two residential buildings worth approximately ₹2.5 crore in Srigufwara and Ashmuqam under the provisions of the NDPS Act, targeting properties allegedly linked to proceeds of illicit drug trade.
Spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS said, Police attached two residential properties worth approximately ₹2.5 crore belonging to NDPS accused persons in separate operations across the district.
In the first action, Police Station Srigufwara attached a double-storey residential house worth approximately ₹1 crore belonging to accused Ab Rashid Bhat, son of Asadullah Bhat, resident of Shitipora.
The attachment was carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The accused is involved in Case FIR No. 39/2026 under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act, statement reads.
In another action, a two-storey residential building worth approximately ₹1.5 crore belonging to accused Mohd Yousaf alias Shabir Ahmed, son of Mohd Akram, resident of Frastwar, Ashmuqam, was attached under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of SDPO Pahalgam in the presence of the area Chowkidar and Numberdar.
These actions reflect Anantnag Police’s continued commitment to dismantling the financial networks of drug traffickers and taking stringent action against properties acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trade, statement reads.
Anantnag Police reiterates its resolve to continue its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and work towards a drug-free society. (JKNS)