Authorities retrieve state land worth Rs 18 lakh from drug peddler in Kulgam

Kulgam, May 13: In continuation of the ongoing drive against drug trafficking and illegal encroachments under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’, a police party from Jammu and Kashmir Police, Police Station Qaimoh, alongwith officials of the district administration, today retrieved 06 marlas of state land worth approximately Rs 18 lakhs under Survey No. 303 situated at village Wanpora, District Kulgam.

As per the statement, the land was found under illegal encroachment by a drug peddler namely Mohd. Ramzan Sheikh, S/o Juma Sheikh, R/o Wanpora, who is involved in FIR No. 69/2023 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act and FIR No. 20/2023 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act registered at Police Station Qaimoh.

The retrieved land has been taken into possession by the concerned authorities under the relevant provisions of the J&K Land Revenue Act and other applicable laws. Necessary notices have also been affixed on the spot and further legal proceedings, as warranted under law, shall follow.

Senior Superintendent of Police Kulgam, Anayat Ali Chowdhary stated that Kulgam Police shall continue its intensified action against drug peddlers and other anti-social elements, particularly those attempting to illegally occupy state land or derive proceeds from unlawful activities. He further appealed to the public to cooperate with Police by sharing credible information regarding drug trafficking and other criminal activities for ensuring a safer and drug-free society.