DH NEWS SERVICE
Srinagar, Apr 11
The property of some drug peddlers and terrorists worth Rs 4.67 crore has been attached in Anantnag and Ganderbal districts, said police on Friday.
The amount has been estimated after action was taken in the last two days. An official statement said, “Continuing its relentless drive against drug trafficking and in strict adherence to the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Anantnag Police have attached properties valued at approximately Rs 1.2 crore belonging to drug peddlers in multiple cases across the district. In one significant action carried out under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, Anantnag Police attached a single-storey residential house along with one kanal of land at Sallar, Anantnag.”
The property is owned by Bashir Ahmad Wani, son of Abdul Aziz Wani, a resident of Sallar, who is involved in Case FIR No. 65/2018. The case registered at Police Station Srigufwara is related to the recovery of a considerable quantity of poppy straw. The seized property is estimated to be worth Rs 70 lakh.
In another major development under Case FIR No. 35/2025 U/S 8/20-29 NDPS Act at Police Station Bijbehara, assets of drug peddlers were attached. A residential house and a vehicle (Regd. No. JK02AV-1235) were attached. These belong to Tajdar Amin Khan, son of Mohd Amin Khan, resident of Goriwan Bijbehara (presently at Karewa Colony Bijbehara).
According to police, they also attached a shopping complex owned by Bilal Ahmad Itoo, resident of Gund Nasir, Bijbehara.
Additionally, under case FIR no 213/2024 U/S 8/15-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Bijbehara, a vehicle (Regd No. HR16L-3657) belonging to Harjinder Singh, resident of Mubarak Pur, Kapurthala (Punjab), was also attached.
“These decisive actions reflect Anantnag Police’s firm resolve to dismantle the financial networks of drug traffickers and ensure accountability by seizing properties acquired through illicit means. Such measures send a strong message and serve as an effective deterrent to those involved in the drug trade,” police said.
“Anantnag Police urges the public to remain vigilant and share any information related to drug peddling in their areas. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential,” it added.