RK News Service
Srinagar, May 23: Continuing their intensified crackdown against narcotics networks under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan-100 Days Campaign, Srinagar Police have attached multiple immovable properties worth approximately Rs 5 crore belonging to individuals involved in drug trafficking and related unlawful activities across Srinagar and adjoining districts, officials said.
Police attached two residential properties—a single-storey and a double-storey house—belonging to Bilal Ahmad Sheikh (son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh) and Aneek Ahmad Sheikh (son of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh), both residents of Larbal Beerwah, Budgam, involved in FIR No. 37/2024 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act at Police Station Saddar Srinagar. The properties, valued at approximately Rs 30 lakh and Rs 50 lakh respectively, were attached under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act, a police spokesperson said in a statement issued here.
He said a double-storeyed residential house belonging to Suhaib Farooq Khan (son of Farooq Ahmad Khan), a resident of Mini Colony, Chanapora, involved in FIR No. 15/2023 under Section 8/21 NDPS Act at Police Station Chanapora, was also attached. The property, he added, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore, was attached under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act.
“A three-storeyed residential house with attic belonging to Mohsin Ibrahim Naqash (son of Mohammad Ibrahim Naqash), a resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, involved in FIR No. 42/2026 under Sections 8/21 and 29 NDPS Act at Police Station Saddar Srinagar, was attached with an estimated value of approximately Rs 1 crore,” the spokesperson said.
Police also attached a three-storeyed residential house belonging to Farhan Manzoor Pandit (son of Manzoor Pandit), a resident of Kursoo, Rajbagh, involved in FIR No. 18/2026 under Section 8/21 NDPS Act at Police Station Rajbagh, valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh.
Police Station Karan Nagar attached a double-storeyed residential house belonging to Fayaz Ahmad Rather (son of Farooq Ahmad Rather), a resident of Patoo Mohalla Ajas, Bandipora, involved in FIR No. 01/2025 under Sections 8/21 and 29 NDPS Act and Section 111 BNS.
In a separate action, police attached a double-storeyed residential house at Bakshiabad, Bemina, belonging to Abid Hassan Dar (son of Gh. Hassan Dar), involved in FIR No. 18/2022 of Police Station Batamaloo under Sections 8/21, 29, 27-A NDPS Act and Sections 468, 471, 473 IPC. The property, valued at approximately Rs 1.7 crore, was attached under Sections 68-F(1) and 68-E of the NDPS Act.
Investigations have revealed that the attached properties were acquired through proceeds generated from illicit drug trafficking. All attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of concerned Tehsildars, Executive Magistrates, and respectable locals, ensuring transparency and due legal process, the spokesperson said. “These actions reflect the firm resolve and unwavering commitment of J&K Police towards eradicating the drug menace and safeguarding the youth from the harmful effects of narcotics.”
Police reiterated that any individual found involved in drug peddling or related unlawful activities shall face strict legal action, including attachment and forfeiture of illegally acquired properties under the NDPS Act.
“The general public has been urged to cooperate with police by sharing any information related to drug peddling or substance abuse with the nearest police establishment, with the identity of informants to be kept strictly confidential,” the spokesperson said.