Police on Sunday have attached properties worth ₹1.28 crore in four separate cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Budgam district.
A Spokesperson said that Police Station Budgam attached residential house, vehicles including Mahindra Scorpio, Mini Truck and Ashoka Leyland worth of ₹45.5 lacs belongs to Muhammad Yaseen Dar, a resident of Sholipora Budgam involved in case FIR Nos. 302/2020 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Budgam and 134/2021 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Khansahib.
Similarly, Police Station Chadoora attached land measuring 09 Malras bearing Khasra No. 1678 and 07 ½ Malras bearing Khasra No. 1678 situated at Moza Nowgam of district Srinagar, residential house situated at Nowgam Srinagar worth of ₹ 63.7 lacs belonging to Muhammad Ayoub Beigh resident of Nowhar Chadoora involved in case FIR No. 47/2024 U/S 8/15 of NDPS Act of Police Station Chadoora.
In a separate operation, Police Station Magam attached two-wheeler Scooty bearing registration No. JK05G-6071 and double storied residential house situated at Badran Magam worth of ₹18.84 lacs belonging to Irfan Ahmad Lone@ Raja & Gh Mohd Lone resident of Badran Magam involved in case FIR No. 120/2024 U/S 8/21 of NDPS Act and 121(1) BNS of Police Station Magam.
The attachment of the property sends a strong message to those engaged in the illegal drug trade, that such activities will not be tolerated. Budgam Police is determined to dismantle drug trafficking networks by targeting the properties gained from proceeds of narco-smuggling.
Budgam Police has reiterated their commitment of eradicating the drug menace and have urged the public to come forward with any information about drug trafficking or related activities. Cooperation from citizens is essential to safeguarding communities and ensuring a drug-free society. The identity of the informers will be kept protected.
