Kashmir

Properties of two drug peddlers worth ₹4 crore attached in Srinagar

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said they have attached immovable properties worth approximately ₹4 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the provisions of the NDPS Act in Srinagar.

According to a police statement, Police Station Sangam attached properties worth around ₹3 crore belonging to Gulam Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar, in connection with FIR No. 14/2026 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

The attached assets include a residential house, land and commercial shops.

Police said investigation established that the properties had allegedly been acquired through proceeds generated from narcotics trafficking.

In a separate action, Police Station Nowhatta attached a residential property worth approximately ₹1 crore belonging to Mohammad Shafi Sheikh, son of Late Mohammad Subhan Sheikh, in connection with FIR No. 09/2018 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

Police said the property was identified as an allegedly illegally acquired asset generated through drug trafficking activities.

The attachments were carried out under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act to prevent concealment, transfer or disposal of properties derived from illicit narcotics trade, the statement said. — (KIMS)