Srinagar Police attach properties worth 5 Crore in crackdown on drug networks
Srinagar, May 23 (KINS): Continuing its intensified crackdown on narcotics networks under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan-100 Days Campaign, Srinagar Police on Friday attached multiple immovable properties worth nearly ₹5 crore belonging to individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking and related unlawful activities across Srinagar and adjoining districts.
According to a police statement, two residential properties — a single-storey and a double-storey house — belonging to Bilal Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh, and Aneek Ahmad Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Larbal Beerwah in Budgam district, were attached in connection with FIR No. 37/2024 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Saddar Srinagar.
The properties, valued at around ₹30 lakh and ₹50 lakh respectively, were attached under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act after completion of legal formalities in the presence of the concerned Tehsildar and local witnesses.
In another action, police attached a double-storey residential house belonging to Suhaib Farooq Khan, son of Farooq Ahmad Khan and resident of Mini Colony Chanapora, in connection with FIR No. 15/2023 under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Chanapora.
The property, valued at approximately ₹1 crore, was attached under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act through Attachment Order No. 02/2026 issued by Police Station Chanapora in the presence of police officials, an Executive Magistrate and local witnesses.
Police also attached a three-storey residential house with attic belonging to Mohsin Ibrahim Naqash, son of Mohammad Ibrahim Naqash and resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 42/2026 under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Saddar Srinagar.
The property, valued at around ₹1 crore, was attached under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act in the presence of the Naib Tehsildar Rambagh and local residents.
In another major action, police attached a three-storey residential house belonging to Farhan Manzoor Pandit, son of Manzoor Pandit and resident of Kursoo Rajbagh, in connection with FIR No. 18/2026 under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Rajbagh.
The property, with an estimated market value of ₹50 lakh, was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
Additionally, Police Station Karan Nagar attached a double-storey residential house belonging to Fayaz Ahmad Rather, son of Farooq Ahmad Rather and resident of Patoo Mohalla Ajas in Bandipora district, in connection with FIR No. 01/2025 under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
In a separate action, police attached a double-storey residential house at Bakshiabad Bemina belonging to Abid Hassan Dar, son of Ghulam Hassan Dar, in connection with FIR No. 18/2022 registered at Police Station Batamaloo under Sections 8/21, 29 and 27-A of the NDPS Act and Sections 468, 471 and 473 IPC.
The property, valued at around ₹1.7 crore, was attached under Sections 68-F(1) and 68-E of the NDPS Act for alleged forfeiture of illegally acquired assets.
Police said investigations revealed that the attached properties were allegedly acquired through proceeds generated from illicit drug trafficking. The attachments were carried out as part of sustained efforts to dismantle the financial networks of drug peddlers and narcotics syndicates.
Srinagar Police reiterated its commitment to eradicating the drug menace and safeguarding youth from the harmful effects of narcotics. The public was urged to cooperate with police by sharing information related to drug trafficking or substance abuse, assuring that the identity of informants would be kept confidential.(KINS)
