Srinagar: Police in Anantnag on Tuesday attached a residential property worth ₹50 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Gh Hassan Bandro alias Qasim S/o Wali Mohammad R/o Sotkipora.
In a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar Police said that the accused, a habitual offender, has a history of involvement in drug trafficking and is implicated in multiple cases under the NDPS Act including FIR Nos. 04/2014 and 74/2021 at Police Station Srigufwara, adding that these cases highlight his repeated attempts to undermine societal well-being through illegal activities.
Police said that the attachment of the property sends a strong message to those engaged in the illegal drug trade that such activities will not be tolerated. Police also determined to dismantle drug trafficking networks by targeting their financial resources and operational bases.
In the concluding para of the above quoted statement police reiterated its commitment to eradicating the drug menace and have urged the public to come forward with any information about drug trafficking or related activities and sought cooperation from citizens is essential to safeguarding communities and ensuring a drug-free society.
