Police in Baramulla on Friday attached a residential property worth approximately Rs 30 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The property belongs to Zahid Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Hassan Mir, a resident of Checkthan Chanpora in Tangmarg.
Officials said the action was taken in connection with multiple NDPS cases registered against the accused, including FIR No. 37/2017 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act, FIR No. 34/2025 under Sections 8/21-29 and FIR No. 07/2026 under Sections 8/21-29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Tangmarg.
According to police, the property was found prima facie disproportionate to the known lawful sources of income of the accused and is suspected to have been acquired through proceeds generated from illicit narcotics activities.
Officials said the attachment proceedings were initiated after examining revenue records, bank transactions, income details and statements of local witnesses, which allegedly indicated financial transactions disproportionate to the declared income of the accused.
Police said the property has been attached under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, J&K Police said strict action would continue against individuals involved in narcotics trade to ensure a drug-free society.(KINS)
