Kashmir

Police attach property worth over ₹10 lakh under NDPS Act in Handwara

HANDWARA — Police have attached a residential property worth ₹10.18 lakh belonging to an alleged drug trafficker in Langate area of Handwara as part of their ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, officials said.

The property belongs to Mehraj-Ud-Din Gojree, a resident of Langate, and was allegedly renovated using proceeds generated through illicit narcotics trafficking, police said.

The accused is involved in Case FIR No. 05/2022 registered at Police Station Handwara under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

Police said the action was aimed at dismantling the financial infrastructure of drug networks, reiterating that properties acquired or developed through proceeds of drug-related activities would face strict legal action. — (KIMS)