Police seize alleged drug-linked property in Shopian

Srinagar, Jul 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday attached a residential house worth Rs 71.06 lakh in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, alleging that the property was acquired through proceeds of the illegal narcotics trade.
According to police, the attached property belongs to Showkat Ahmad Naik, son of Abdul Jabbar Naik, a resident of Saidpora Bala, and has been attached in connection with FIR No. 11/2024 registered at Police Station Shopian.
According to a statement, police said the residential house, valued at Rs 71,05,649, was identified during the investigation as having been acquired from the proceeds of drug trafficking.
The attachment proceedings were carried out in the presence of a duly constituted police team, an Executive Magistrate, the Lambardar and the Chowkidar, ensuring compliance with all legal procedures and maintaining transparency, the police said.
Reiterating its commitment to combating the drug menace, the police said it would continue to target not only those involved in narcotics trafficking but also the assets allegedly generated through such illegal activities.
Police also appealed to the public to share any information related to drug trafficking or other narcotics-related offences to help strengthen the ongoing anti-drug campaign. (KNO)