Srinagar, Apr 25 (JKNS): Intensifying its offensive against narcotics networks, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached immovable properties worth ₹3.5 crore belonging to alleged drug smugglers in Noorbagh area, in a significant move aimed at dismantling the financial infrastructure of drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan.
Police spokesperson in a statement to news agency JKNS, Police Station Sangam acted under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act and attached properties linked with FIR No. 56/2025 registered under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act.
The attached assets include a double-storey residential house along with 1 kanal of land belonging to accused Shakeel Ahmad Ganie, son of Ab Satar Ganie, resident of Kreshbal Noorbagh, valued at over ₹2 crore.
Another property attached includes a double-storey residential house with 1 kanal of land belonging to accused Farooq Ahmad Mir, son of Ab Rehman Mir, resident of Kreshbal Noorbagh, valued at approximately ₹1.5 crore.
Officials said the properties were identified as illegally acquired assets generated from proceeds of drug trafficking. The action is part of sustained efforts to dismantle narcotics networks by targeting both offenders and their financial infrastructure.
Srinagar Police said such strict measures will continue, while also urging the public to share information related to drug peddling to strengthen the ongoing anti-drug campaign. (JKNS)
