In yet another significant measure towards dismantling illicit drug networks, Police in Srinagar on Thursday attached a residential property of a notorious drug peddler under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The property belonging to Javid Ahmad Wani, a resident of Gasoo Tehsil Hazratbal was attached under the NDPS Act 1985, police said on Thursday.
“The accused person stands implicated in several drug-related cases including case u/s 8/20 NDPS Act of Police Station Nigeen and case u/s 21 NDPS Act of Police Station Zakoora”, they said adding “The accused has been a chronic drug peddler selling drugs and narcotic substances in the area, especially targeting the youth, which created a challenging environment for public safety and order”.
“The aforementioned property which has been acquired from the proceeds of illegal drug trade has been attached under section 68F of the NDPS Act with confirmation from the competent authority and administrator, Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators- Forfeiture of Property Act ( SAFEMA), New Delhi”, Police said.
“In compliance with sections 68E and 68F of NDPS Act, the immovable property acquired by the accused person through illegal means which stands seized and attached, shall not be transferred/sold/purchased or otherwise dealt with without the prior permission of the competent authority”, they added.
This stern action represents a significant move in J&K Police’s ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations and confiscate assets acquired through illegal narcotics activities and by targeting the financial foundations of drug networks, J&K Police aims to curb the spread of this menace in society.
J&K Police reaffirms its commitment to protecting the community from the dangers of drug abuse and pledge to continue taking stringent action against those involved in this illegal trade.
They said Public cooperation is crucial in this fight, and anyone with information about drug-related activities is urged to contact the nearest police station.
