J&K Police Attaches Properties Worth ₹80 Lakh of Drug Peddlers in Budgam
Budgam, May 15 (PTK): Continuing its crackdown against drug trafficking under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached residential properties worth around ₹80 lakh belonging to two alleged drug peddlers in the Chadoora area of Budgam district.
Officials said that at Chitroo Dangarpora, police attached a one-storey residential house worth approximately ₹30 lakh belonging to Ghulam Nabi Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani, resident of Chitroo Dangarpora, Chadoora.
The property was attached in connection with FIR No. 181/2025 registered under Sections 8/20/29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Chadoora. Police said that during investigation of the case last year, more than 300 kilograms of poppy husk/fukki had been recovered from the premises.
Investigations further revealed that the property had allegedly been acquired through proceeds generated from narcotics trafficking and was being used for storage, processing and distribution of contraband substances.
In another operation at Hassipora Chadoora, police attached a two-storeyed residential house worth approximately ₹50 to ₹55 lakh belonging to Mohd Hashim Raina son of Abdul Samad, resident of Hassipora Chadoora.
The attachment was carried out in connection with FIR No. 35/2026 registered under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Chadoora. Officials said that more than 9 kilograms of charas-like substance had been recovered last month from a band saw mill at Kasermulla Chadoora during investigation of the case.
Police said the action was taken under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act as part of sustained efforts to dismantle narcotics networks and target assets created through illegal drug trade.
J&K Police reiterated its commitment towards eradicating the drug menace from society and warned that stringent legal action would continue against individuals involved in narcotics trafficking and related unlawful activities.(PTK)
