Police attach property of notorious drug peddler in Handwara

Srinagar, Aug 29: In a decisive move against drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Handwara has attached the property of a notorious drug peddler under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985, as part of its relentless efforts to curb the drug menace and its illicit proceeds.

A police spokesperson said the seized asset is a double-storey residential house with an attic, located in Magam, Handwara, belonging to Hilal Ahmad Rather, son of Ab. Rashid Rather, resident of Geeripora Magam.

He said the property, valued at approximately Rs 25 lakh, was found to have been illegally constructed using proceeds from drug trafficking.

Hilal Ahmad Rather is accused in a major NDPS case involving a commercial quantity of contraband for which case has been registered under FIR No. 189/2021, with charges under Sections 8/20 and 29 of the NDPS Act at Handwara Police Station, he said.

Following thorough investigation and adherence to legal procedures, the property has been formally attached, with a reference sent to the Competent Authority, SAFEMA, New Delhi, for confirmation, spokesperson added.