In an important step against drug trafficking, the police on Sunday attached the immovable property of a known drug pedalor in the Nadigam area of Budgam district.
A police spokesperson said, the property, a single-storey residential structure, built on the land measuring 1 kanal and 11 marlus, is located in the village Nadigam and Nadigam Narbal is the son of Manzoor Ahmed Bhat, son of Abdul Karim, a resident of Budgam, Abdul Karim, a resident of Budgam. The estimated market value of the property is approximately Rs. 40 lakhs.
The action was taken under Section 68-F with drugs and psychotropic substances (NDPS) Act in relation to FIR number 464/2024 registered under Section 8 and 20 of NDPS Act at Police Station Budgam. The case is related to the recovery of sufficient amount of control from the possession of the accused.
J&K police remains stable in their commitment to combat drug trafficking and as per the provisions of the NDPS Act, will continue to take legal action including attachment and confiscation of assets obtained from the income related to drug -related activities.
The general public is urged to support this initiative by sharing any information related to drug smuggling with the police. Together, we can work towards a drug-free society.