Srinagar, May 23: Continuing its intensified crackdown on narcotics networks under the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan – 100 Days Campaign’, Srinagar Police has attached multiple immovable properties worth approximately ₹5 crore belonging to individuals involved in drug trafficking and related unlawful activities across Srinagar and adjoining districts, police officials said.
In a press statement, an official spokesperson said that Srinagar Police attached two residential properties comprising a single-storey and a double-storey house belonging to Bilal Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh and Aneek Ahmad Sheikh, son of Nazir Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Larbal Beerwah, Budgam.
They said the accused were involved in FIR No. 37/2024 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act of Police Station Saddar Srinagar.
The properties, valued at approximately ₹30 lakhs and ₹50 lakhs respectively, were attached under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act after completion of due legal formalities. The proceedings were conducted in the presence of the concerned Tehsildar and respectable members of the locality. the statement said.
In another action, Srinagar Police attached a double-storeyed residential house, valued at approximately ₹1 crore, belonging to Suhaib Farooq Khan, son of Farooq Ahmad Khan, resident of Mini Colony, Chanapora, involved in FIR No. 15/2023 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act of Police Station Chanapora.
The property was attached under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act vide Attachment Order No. 02/2026 issued by Police Station Chanapora. The proceedings were carried out in the presence of police officials, Executive Magistrate and local witnesses, the statement said.
Similarly, Srinagar Police attached a ₹1 crore worth of three-storeyed residential house with attic belonging to Mohsin Ibrahim Naqash, son of Mohammad Ibrahim Naqash, resident of Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. the accuse was involved in FIR No. 42/2026 U/S 8/21, 29 NDPS Act of *Police Station Saddar Srinagar.
The property, was attached under Section 68(F) of the NDPS Act in the presence of the Naib Tehsildar Rambagh and respectable locals, ensuring transparency and due legal process, the statement said.
Further, in another major action, Srinagar Police attached a three-storeyed residential house belonging to Farhan Manzoor Pandit, son of Manzoor Pandit, resident of Kursoo, Rajbagh, involved in FIR No. 18/2026 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act of *Police Station Rajbagh.
The attached property has an estimated market value of approximately ₹50 lakhs and was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
Additionally, Police Station Karan Nagar attached a double-storeyed residential house belonging to Fayaz Ahmad Rather, son of Farooq Ahmad Rather, resident of Patoo Mohalla Ajas, Bandipora, involved in FIR No. 01/2025 U/S 8/21, 29 NDPS Act and Section 111 BNS.
The attachment proceedings were conducted strictly in accordance with legal provisions as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign, the spokesperson said in the statement.
In a separate action, Srinagar Police attached a double-storeyed residential house situated at Bakshiabad, Bemina, belonging to Abid Hassan Dar, son of Gh. Hassan Dar, involved in FIR No. 18/2022 of Police Station Batamaloo under Sections 8/21, 29, 27-A NDPS Act and Sections 468, 471, 473 IPC.
The property, valued at approximately ₹1.7 crores, was attached under Sections 68-F(1) and 68-E of the NDPS Act for alleged forfeiture of illegally acquired property.
Investigations in these cases have revealed that the attached properties were acquired through proceeds generated from illicit drug trafficking. Acting under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, Srinagar Police has formally attached these assets as part of sustained efforts to dismantle the financial infrastructure of drug peddlers and narcotics networks.
These actions reflect the firm resolve and unwavering commitment of Srinagar Police towards eradicating the drug menace and safeguarding the youth from the harmful effects of narcotics.
Srinagar Police reiterated that any individual found involved in drug peddling or related unlawful activities shall face strict legal action, including attachment and forfeiture of illegally acquired properties under the NDPS Act.
