Crackdown on Narcotics: Properties of Drug Peddlers Attached Under Law
J&K Police Attach ₹75 Lakh Worth of Drug Peddlers’ Properties in Anantnag
ANANTNAG, Mar 21: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Anantnag Police have attached properties worth ₹75 lakh belonging to two notorious drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
According to an official statement, police acted under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act to seize a cement-concreted plinth along with one kanal of land belonging to Tariq Ahmad Lone, son of Mohd Maqbool Lone, a resident of Satkipora. The property, valued at approximately ₹60 lakh, was identified as illegally acquired through drug trafficking. Tariq Ahmad Lone is already involved in FIR No. 48/2019 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Srigufwara.
In a separate action, Police Station Bijbehara attached commercial shops belonging to Gulzar Ahmad Rather, son of Gh. Rasool Rather, a resident of Waghama. The seizure was linked to FIR No. 227/2024 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Bijbehara. The property, valued at ₹15 lakh, was confirmed as proceeds from drug-related activities.
“These stringent actions reaffirm Anantnag Police’s commitment to eradicating the drug menace and dismantling financial networks that support illicit drug trade. We urge the public to cooperate with law enforcement and report any drug-related activities to help build a safer, drug-free society,” the police stated. (AGENCIES)
