Srinagar: In an effort to curb the menace of drug peddling, Police in Pulwama Tuesday attached properties of two drug peddlers worth lakhs.
Police said that a double-storied residential house valuing approximately Rs 20,97,291/- belonging to a notorious drug peddler Fayaz Ahmad Rather son of Gh Mohd Rather resident of Karimabad has been attached.
Apart from that, two shops with 2nd floor as residential apartment valuing approximately Rs 27,35,186/- which belongs to a drug peddler namely Mohd Maqbool Bhat @Tola son of Ali Mohd Bhat resident of Dalipora Pulwama under section 8/21-29 NDPS Act 1985 have also been attached.
As per police, the action follows a thorough investigation, identifying these properties as illegally acquired during the course of illicit drug trafficking.
“Both individuals are currently under legal custody, reinforcing J&K Police’s commitment to combating activities detrimental to public safety and national security.”
The attachment was carried out in accordance with the due legal process outlined in FIR No. 301/2023 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act of PS Pulwama, underscoring the vigilant stance of Pulwama Police against those involved in the drug trade.
