Anantnag, Nov 18: In a significant move against drug abuse, Anantnag Police have attached properties valued at ₹1.5 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, according to a statement issued by the police.
The statement as per Kashmir Dot Com detailed that Police Station Mattan attached a residential house worth ₹80 lakh belonging to Afroz Ahmad Bhat of Khreibal, a habitual offender implicated in multiple NDPS cases.
Additionally, Police Station Srigufwara seized three commercial shops worth ₹70 lakh owned by Peer Asif Ahmad Shah and Peer Towseef Ahmad Shah of K Kalan, Srigufwara, both under investigation for their involvement in narcotics trafficking.
The actions, part of an ongoing anti-drug campaign, aim to dismantle networks promoting addiction and serve as a deterrent to those engaged in the illegal drug trade, the statement said.
Anantnag Police reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and vowed to continue taking strict measures to ensure a drug-free society. (KDC)
