SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a relentless crackdown on drug trafficking, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached properties worth ₹1.6 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 on Monday in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
“An immovable property including a double-storey concrete building and a concrete shop, collectively valued at approximately ₹1.3 crore of Mushtaq Ahmed Ahanger, son of Mohammad Sadiq Ahanger, a resident of Hapatnaar Aishmuqam was attached and frozen by a team of Police Station Aishmuqam. Mushtaq Ahmed Ahanger is implicated in ongoing narcotics-related offenses, and this action aims to dismantle his illegal operations,” Police said in a statement.
“Additionally, a double-storey building with six concrete shops valued at around ₹30 lakh of Bashir Ahmed Mir, son of Abdul Khaliq Mir, a habitual offender involved in multiple narcotics cases was attached by a team of Police Station Anantnag in Sadoora area of the district,” the statement said.
“These decisive actions underscore Anantnag Police’s aggressive strategy to combat the drug menace by targeting not only offenders but also freezing assets acquired through illegal activities. This sends a strong message: drug trafficking will not only be punished but its economic foundation will be systematically dismantled,” the statement added.
“Anantnag Police remain committed to eradicating the drug trade and urge the Public to report any suspicious activity. Together, we can fight this menace,” the statement said. — (KIMS)