Massive anti-drug crackdown: Police attach houses, demolish structures in Kashmir

In a significant action against drug trafficking and illegal narcotics trade under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Police in Baramulla have attached a residential property belonging to notorious drug peddler Zahid Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir resident of Checkthan Chanpora, Tangmarg under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The attached property is valued at approximately ₹30 lakh, Police said today.

The action was taken following investigation and enquiry conducted in connection with multiple NDPS cases registered against the accused, including FIR No. 37/2017 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act, FIR No. 34/2025 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act and FIR No. 07/2026 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Tangmarg, Police said.

During the course of investigation, 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 narcotic activities, Police stated.

The attachment proceedings were initiated after detailed examination of revenue records, income details, statements of local witnesses and bank transaction records, which prima facie indicated financial transactions disproportionate to the declared income of the accused. Accordingly, the property has been attached/frozen under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.

As part of its continued crackdown on narcotics-related activities, Police in Kulgam have attached a double storied residential house of market value of ₹51,00000/- belonging to Umar Yousuf Rather son of Mohd Yousuf Rather resident of Chinigam Frisal, Yaripora in Kulgam.

The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. Accordingly, the said property has been attached in connection with FIR No. 69/2021 of Police Station Yaripora. The attachment proceedings has been carried under the provisions of section 68-F of NDPS act through the competent authority SAFEMA and was carried out in presence of duly constituted police team, Executive Magistrate ensuring full compliance with all legal procedures and maintaining transparency, Police said.

Moreover, another demolition drive was carried by Kulgam Police alongwith revenue officers in the jurisdiction of police station Manzgam where one shop/store belonging to Bashir Ahmad Ganie son of Abdul Karim Ganie resident of Avil KB Pora was demolished after following due legal procedure. Furthermore, 03 Marlas of state land under Khasra no 59 was also retrieved from the said drug peddler, Police stated.

In continuation of the sustained campaign against drug abuse and narcotics trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan, Police in Kulgam, in close coordination with the Civil Administration, carried out a demolition drive against illegally acquired property belonging to the drug peddlers at Srandoo, Kulgam, Police said.

The action was conducted in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and senior officials from the Police and Civil Administration as part of the ongoing crackdown on individuals involved in the drug trade and related unlawful activities. During the drive, property comprising two stories structure (housing cowshed) and storage of Firewal belonging to Bashir Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar resident of Srandoo and a Shop belonging to drug peddler Waseem son of Abdul Rashid Dar resident of Srandoo were demolished in accordance with legal procedures, Police stated.

The said individuals have remained involved in drug peddling activities, posing a serious threat to the youth and society by promoting the menace of narcotics in the area. The action reflects the firm resolve of kulgam Police and the District administration to dismantle the infrastructure and financial networks supporting the illegal drug trade.

As part of its continued crackdown on narcotics-related activities, Police in Shopian have attached a residential house falling under Khasra No. 187 & 188 valued at ₹21,99,478/- belonging to Shameem Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Jabbar Bhat resident of Poterwal Keegam. The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. Accordingly, the said property has been attached in connection with FIR No. 275/2025 of Police Station Shopian, Police said.

The attachment proceedings were carried out in the presence of duly constituted police team, Executive Magistrate, Lambardar and Chowkidar, ensuring full compliance with all legal procedures and maintaining transparency, Police added.