Srinagar, Sept 26 (JKNS): Intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking, terror-related activities and their financial networks, Srinagar Police has attached and frozen four immovable properties collectively valued at approximately ₹7.11 crore under provisions of the NDPS Act and UA(P) Act.
As per news agency JKNS, Police has taken legal action against four immovable properties collectively valued at approximately ₹7.11 crores under the provisions of the NDPS Act and UA(P) Act.
In the latest action, Police Station Zakura attached a residential house along with land at Bilal Colony, Zakura, valued at approximately ₹2.5 crores, belonging to Owais Ahmad Rather S/o Gh. Mohd Rather, in connection with FIR No. 34/2026 U/S 8/22, 29 NDPS Act. The property, identified during investigation as having been acquired in connection with illicit drug trafficking, was attached under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act. The order prohibits its sale, lease, transfer, alteration or creation of any third-party interest until further orders of the competent authority.
Earlier, Police Station Nowgam attached property worth approximately ₹2.85 crore belonging to Sheeraz Ahmed Sheikh S/o Nazir Ahmad Sheikh, R/o Wagoora, BK Pora, in connection with FIR No. 121/2023 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act. The property comprises a two-storeyed concrete building, two shops and a rice mill constructed over 18 marlas of land at Wagoora, Tehsil BK Pora. The attachment was carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act after approval of the competent authority.
In another action, Police Station Ahmadnagar attached a residential property worth approximately ₹1.30 crore at Danihama, Hazratbal, belonging to Zahoor Ahmad Mir S/o Abdul Gani Mir, in connection with FIR No. 20/2026 U/S 7/25 Arms Act and Sections 13, 18, 18-B, 19, 20, 23, 38 & 39 UA(P) Act. The property, comprising a single-storeyed residential house with appurtenant land measuring 06 marlas, was attached under Section 25 of the UA(P) Act after obtaining prior approval of the competent authority and following due legal procedure in the presence of the Executive Magistrate 1st Class and independent witnesses.
Further, Police Station Shalteng froze a single-storeyed residential house along with 07 marlas of land at Check Mujgund, Srinagar, valued at approximately ₹46 lakh, belonging to Amir Ahmad Mir S/o Mohd. Ashraf Mir, in connection with FIR No. 43/2023 U/S 8/21, 29 NDPS Act. Investigation established that the property had been acquired from proceeds of illicit drug trafficking, following which it was frozen under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
Through these actions, Srinagar Police has attached/frozen four immovable properties having a combined value of approximately ₹7.11 crores, thereby targeting the financial proceeds and infrastructure linked to narcotics trafficking and terror-related activities.
Srinagar Police remains committed to identifying, tracing, freezing and attaching properties generated through proceeds of illicit activities and to dismantling the financial networks sustaining drug trafficking and terror activities.
Srinagar Police reiterates that firm, lawful and sustained action against drug traffickers, terror networks, their associates and financial support structures will continue. (JKNS)
