Drug Peddler’s Property Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized

SRINAGAR: Police in Anantnag on Friday said to have attached immovable property of a notorious drug peddler under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act, 1985.

“The attached property, located at Bangidar, Mir Danter, Anantnag, belongs to Parvaiz Ahmad Fashoo, son of Abdul Rashid Fashoo, resident of Boat Colony, Khanabal. He is a habitual offender and has been found involved in multiple cases registered under the NDPS Act including FIR No. 67/2019 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act of Police Station Anantnag, FIR No. 129/2015 U/S 8/15 NDPS Act of Police Station Anantnag & FIR No. 28/2017 U/S 15/18 ND, PS Act of Police Station Achabal,” a statement issued reads.

The illegally acquired property identified and attached includes one single-storey concrete residential house, and land measuring 07 marlas, with an estimated market value of Rs 25,35,882, it added.

“The property was identified during investigation as having been raised from proceeds of illicit narcotic trade. Following due legal process, the attachment order has been forwarded to the competent authority for confirmation under the provisions of the NDPS Act,” police said. (KNO)