Srinagar Police Attach Properties Worth ₹4 Crore of Alleged Drug Peddlers Under NDPS Act

June 8, 2026

Srinagar: Srinagar Police have attached immovable properties worth around Rs 4 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, officials said on Monday.

Properties Worth Rs 3 Crore Attached in Sangam Case

According to the release, in a strong move against the narcotics trade under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police Station Sangam attached assets valued at approximately Rs 3 crore belonging to Gulam Ahmad Dar in connection with the FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act.

The attached properties include a residential house, commercial shops, and land.

Investigations revealed these properties were acquired through the proceeds of drug trafficking, the official said in its release.

Separate Action in Nowhatta Targets Another Accused

In a separate action, Police Station Nowhatta attached a residential property worth about Rs 1 crore belonging to Mohd. Shafi Sheikh, linked to FIR under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act. Authorities said the property was identified as illegally acquired through the narcotics trade.

The attachments were carried out under the NDPS Act to prevent concealment, transfer, or disposal of assets generated through illegal drug operations.

Police Vow Continued Crackdown on Narcotics Networks

Srinagar Police said, “We remain committed to dismantling narcotics networks by targeting both drug traffickers and the assets generated through criminal activities. Such action shall continue under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan. Together, let us build a Drug-Free Kashmir.”

Further investigation into the case is ongoing.