Continuing its relentless drive against drug trafficking and in strict adherence to the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Police in Anantnag has attached properties valued at approximately Rs.1.2 Crore belonging to drug peddlers in multiple cases across the district, police said on Friday.
In a significant action carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police attached a single-storey residential house along with one kanal of land at Sallar, Anantnag. The property is owned by Bashir Ahmad Wani son of Abdul Aziz Wani resident of Sallar, involved in Case FIR No. 65/2018 registered at Police Station Srigufwara, related to the recovery of a considerable quantity of poppy straw. The seized property is estimated to be worth ₹70 lakhs.
In another major development under Case FIR No. 35/2025 U/S 8/20-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Bijbehara, police attached residential house and a vehicle (Regd. No. JK02AV-1235) belonging to Tajdar Amin Khan son of Mohd Amin Khan resident of Goriwan Bijbehara (Presently at Karewa Colony Bijbehara) and a shopping complex owned by Bilal Ahmad Itoo son of Ghulam Hassan Itoo resident of Gund Nasir, Bijbehara.
Moreover, under Case FIR No. 213/2024 U/S 8/15-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Bijbehara, a vehicle (Regd. No. HR16L-3657) belonging to Harjinder Singh son of Gurdiyal Singh resident of Mubarak Pur, Kapurthala (Punjab), was also attached.
The combined estimated market value of the properties seized in these cases stands at ₹1.2 Crore (approx).
These decisive actions reflect Police’s firm resolve to dismantle the financial networks of drug traffickers and ensure accountability by seizing properties acquired through illicit means. Such measures send a strong message and serve as an effective deterrent to those involved in the drug trade. Police urge the public to remain vigilant and share any information related to drug peddling in their areas. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
In another incident, police have arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A police party of Police Post Frisal at a checkpoint established at Gundchahal Crossing, Shirpora intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 4.6Kgs of Poppy Straw like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Bilal Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Hassan Lone resident of Khee Jogipora. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a Case vide FIR No. 28/2025 U/S 8/15 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Yaripora and investigation has been set into motion.
General public is requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling/anti-social activity in their vicinity and extend their cooperation to Police in eradicating the drug menace from the society as drugs are consuming the precious lives and career of our young generation, police said.