Police attach properties worth Rs 1.72 cr of notorious peddler

Srinagar, Nov 23: Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Baramulla on Saturday to have attached multiple properties worth Rs 1.72 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Rafiq Ahmad Khan @ Rafi Rafa son of Gh Hassan resident of Trikanjan Boniyar, Baramulla.
“The seized properties include double storied residential houses at Chowadhi Jammu & Trikanjan Boniyar and vehicles (Tipper, Trailer, and Scorpio). The properties were identified as illegally acquired properties during the course of investigation/enquiry conducted by police. The properties were acquired from illicit trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances by the drug peddler. This operation reaffirms the commitment of JK Police in combating drug menace,” 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 a case under FIR number 134/2016 u/s 8/21, 29 NDPS Act of Police Station Gangyal Jammu,” police said.