In a significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Police in Srinagar has attached a residential property worth approximately ₹1 crore and 3 lakhs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The property- comprising two-story residential house belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Mir Romaan son of Mohammad Hashim Mir resident of Aali Masjid Eidgah, involved in case FIR No.136 /2024 under section 8/22, 29 NDPS Act of Police Station Safakadal.
The accused person has a history of involvement in drug peddling, primarily targeting local youth, thereby posing a grave threat to public health and safety. Investigations have revealed the aforementioned property was acquired through proceeds from illicit drug trafficking. Acting under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police formally seized and attached the immovable property as per the due legal process. The property cannot be sold, transferred, or otherwise dealt with without prior approval from the competent authority.
Police remains steadfast in its commitment to eradicating drug abuse from the society. Citizens are urged to cooperate and share any information related to drug trafficking. Public support remains vital in ensuring a drug-free, safe, and healthy Srinagar.