SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Wednesday said they have demolished an illegally constructed residential structure belonging to an alleged habitual drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area of Srinagar city as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan.
According to a police statement, the accused, identified as Hilal Ahmad Sheikh, son of Feroz Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Zahidpora Hawal and presently residing at Pamposh Colony Palpora Noorbagh, had illegally encroached upon state land and constructed the structure without lawful authority.
Police said the accused is involved in multiple NDPS cases, including FIR No. 06/2025 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Khanyar and FIR No. 47/2026 under Sections 8/20 and 22 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Safakadal.
During investigation, it surfaced that the structure had allegedly been raised on illegally occupied land using proceeds generated through narcotics trafficking. The construction was also found to be in violation of revenue laws and established legal procedures, the statement said.
Police further said that enquiry revealed the involvement of close associates and family members of the accused in multiple NDPS cases across the Valley, indicating a wider network linked to drug peddling activities.
The demolition was carried out after completion of all legal and codal formalities in coordination with the concerned authorities.
Police said the action sends a strong message that properties created through proceeds of drug trafficking and other illegal activities shall not be allowed to stand, and those involved in narcotics trade will face strict legal action. — (KIMS)