Kupwara, Dec 16: The Police on Monday attached 2 residential houses of drug peddlers in border town Karnah of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, a senior police official said.
He said that this was the first action taken in the border town after police discovered during investigation that these properties were acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking.
Meanwhile police in a statement said, “In a significant move under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Kupwara Police have attached two residential properties belonging to drug peddlers in the border area of Karnah. This is the first time such stringent action has been taken in this region, demonstrating the firm commitment of the police to combat the drug menace”.
“One of the properties attached is located in Pingla Haridal and belongs to Riyaz Ahmad Shah, son of Talib Hussain Shah. This property was attached in connection with case FIR No. 02/2019 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act registered at Police Station Karnah.
The second property, situated in Chitterkote Karnah, belongs to Jahangir Ahmad Khan, son of Rehmat Ali Khan. This attachment is linked to case FIR No. 14/2020 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act,” reads the statement.
“The combined market value of these properties is estimated to be approximately ₹40 lakhs. This action underscores the resolve of Kupwara Police to root out drug-related activities from the district, particularly in sensitive border areas like Karnah”.
“Kupwara Police urge the public to support efforts made by the District Police by reporting any suspicious activities in their neighborhoods. This proactive approach will contribute to building a drug-free and safe environment for all,” reads the statement further.
