Srinagar, Apr 4: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla on Thursday said to have attached illegal properties worth Rs 20 lacs belonging to notorious drug peddler in the district.
“Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Police in Baramulla attached properties (1 Kanal & 10 Marlas Land and single-story residential house worth approx. Rs 20 lacs) belonging to notorious drug peddler namely Farooq Ahmad Mir son of Gh Mohiuddin Mir resident of Zaspora Tangmarg, District Baramulla,” a police spokesman said in a statement.
The action was taken under sections 68-E read with 68-F (1) of NDPS Act of 1985 & is linked with case FIR No.50/2019 & 55/2023 u/s 8/20, 29 NDPS Act of PS Tangmarg & case FIR No. 142/2022 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act of PS Kunzer, police said.
The property was identified as illegally acquired property during the course of investigation/enquiry conducted by Police. The property was prima facie acquired from illicit trafficking in Narcotic drug and Psychotropic substances by the drug peddler, police said.
This operation reaffirms the commitment of Police to combat the drug menace. Local people of the area hailed the initiative of Police, police added.
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