Srinagar, Dec 8 (KDC): In a major action against drug trafficking and its supporting infrastructure, Srinagar Police on Monday attached an immovable property worth approximately ₹75 lakh belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
According to a statement, the attached property comprises a residential house along with six marlas of land located at Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh, registered in the name of Mohammad Irfan Sheikh, son of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh. He is involved in FIR No. 48/2025 under Sections 8/22 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Sangam.
Police said that during the investigation, it was conclusively established that the property was raised using illicit proceeds generated through the narcotics trade. Following this, the competent authority issued an attachment order under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
The attachment was carried out in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, strictly adhering to all legal formalities. As per the order, the owner has been restrained from selling, transferring, altering, or creating any third-party interest in the said property.
Srinagar Police reiterated that it remains firmly committed to a zero-tolerance policy against narcotics and will continue to identify, pursue, and legally dismantle networks and assets linked to the drug trade, the statement added. (KDC)
