Ludhiana: Continuing the action against the drug peddlers, the city police have seized the properties of two drug peddlers, total worth Rs 1.48 crores.
The drug peddlers whose properties have been seized were identified as Neeraj Chahal of Nurmahal of Jalandhar district and Mandeep Singh alias Manna of Peeru Banda of Salem Tabri, Ludhiana.
As per details provided by Ludhiana police commissionerate, a case under sections 15, 18, 22, 61, 85 of the narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances act was registered against the accused Neeraj at Division number 3 police station this year after recovery of 16.350 kg poppy husk, 750g opium and 4600 narcotic pills from his possession.
Similarly, a case under relevant sections of NDPS act was registered against Mandeep at Salem Tabri police station on November 29, 2023 after recovery of 265g heroin from his possession.
During investigation the police found that the accused had invested the drug money to purchase some properties including residential properties and some vehicles.
The properties of Neeraj for which freezing orders were issued included a residential house and a vehicle, with total value Rs 1.11 crore while the value of residential house of Mandeep for which the freezing orders have been issued is Rs 36.40 lakhs.
According to the official, a report was sent to the respective authorities in Delhi and freezing orders under section 68-F (2) were issued by the competent authority.