Srinagar, May 12 : In a major action under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Monday attached a residential house and land worth around ₹1.2 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in the Gasoo Hazratbal area, officials said.
Police identified the accused as Maqsood Hussain Khan, son of Abdul Majeed Khan, a resident of Banday Lane Hazratbal and presently residing at Gasoo Hazratbal.
Officials said the attached property includes a double-storeyed residential house along with land, which was allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking.
The action was taken by Police Station Nigeen under Section 68(F)(1) of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 42/2023 registered under Sections 8/20, 21, 29 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Nigeen and FIR No. 20/2025 under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Ganderbal.
Police said the attachment order prohibits the owner from selling, leasing, transferring or creating any third-party interest in the property.
Reiterating its commitment to curb the drug menace, Srinagar Police said strict action will continue against those involved in narcotics trafficking and urged the public to share information to help make society drug-free.
