Srinagar, Oct 15 (KNB): Srinagar Police has frozen and attached residential properties and a vehicle worth over ₹13.43 crore across different parts of the city as part of its intensified action against drug trafficking and assets allegedly acquired through illicit drug proceeds.
According to a police statement, the action was carried out by Police Stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
Police said the assets were identified during financial investigations and were allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit narcotics trade.
The largest seizure was reported by Police Station Khanyar, which attached five assets, including four residential properties and a vehicle, collectively valued at approximately ₹8 crore.
These include residential properties belonging to Aijaz Ahmad Bhat of Budoobagh, Khanyar; Majid Ashraf Wani of Sheeshgari Mohalla, Khanyar; and Shabir Ahmad Bangroo of Safakadal. A Volkswagen Polo belonging to Aaqib Hyder Khan of Dalgate was also attached. The assets are linked to separate FIRs registered at Police Station Khanyar.
Police Station Pantha Chowk attached a residential house at Khanmoh, valued at ₹1.24 crore, belonging to Saqib Bashir Bhat alias Sakpal. The accused is linked to three NDPS cases registered at Police Stations Pampore, Banihal and Khrew.
Similarly, Police Station Shalteng froze a two-storeyed residential house built on one kanal of land, valued at ₹1.21 crore, belonging to Danish Ahmad Bhat of Panzinara. The property is linked to an FIR registered at Police Station Shalteng.
Police Station Safakadal attached a three-storeyed residential house with an attic, valued at over ₹10.15 lakh, belonging to Faizan Firdous Khanday alias Farzan Pujj of Malik Sahib, Safakadal. The case involves provisions of the NDPS Act, Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Meanwhile, Police Station Ahmadnagar initiated freezing proceedings against two residential properties belonging to Adil Ahmad Patoo of Shah Mohalla, Ahmadnagar, valued at approximately ₹1 crore and ₹80 lakh, respectively. The properties are linked to separate cases registered at Police Stations Ahmadnagar and are allegedly connected to proceeds of illicit narcotics activities.
Police Station Soura also initiated freezing and attachment proceedings against a residential house belonging to Khalid Nazir Chiloo of Umar Colony-B, Lal Bazar. The structure has been valued at ₹1.18 crore, excluding the land value, and is linked to an FIR registered at Police Station Soura.
Police said the proceedings in the cases were carried out in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures, with certain actions conducted in the presence of Executive Magistrates and local witnesses.
The coordinated operation, police said, is aimed at targeting the financial networks sustaining drug trafficking and depriving alleged offenders of assets acquired through illegal activities.
Srinagar Police reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking, stating that efforts would continue to identify and dismantle narcotics networks and take legal action against assets allegedly generated through the illicit trade.
Police said the campaign would continue to safeguard society, particularly the youth, from the menace of drugs.(KNB)