In a significant step against narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police have attached properties worth around ₹1.5 crore belonging to a suspected drug peddler as part of an intensified crackdown on the illegal drug trade in the region. The action marks another move under ongoing efforts to curb the spread of narcotics and dismantle drug networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to officials, the attachment was carried out under provisions of the law that allow authorities to seize assets believed to have been acquired through illegal activities. The properties include immovable assets linked to the accused, who is alleged to have been involved in drug peddling activities for a considerable period.
Police sources said the operation followed detailed investigation and financial tracking of the suspect’s assets and transactions. Authorities believe that proceeds from drug trafficking were used to acquire the attached properties, prompting the legal action.
The crackdown is part of a broader anti-narcotics drive being implemented across the region by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, which has been focusing on both street-level drug suppliers and larger networks involved in the illegal trade. Officials said that targeting financial gains from drug activities is a key strategy to weaken the ecosystem of drug trafficking.
A senior police officer stated that the objective is not only to arrest offenders but also to dismantle the economic base of drug networks. “By attaching properties acquired through illegal means, we are sending a strong message that crime will not pay,” the officer said.
The police have also urged citizens to cooperate by reporting any suspicious drug-related activities in their neighbourhoods. Awareness campaigns and rehabilitation initiatives are also being conducted alongside enforcement actions to address drug abuse from both supply and demand sides.
In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a series of coordinated efforts against narcotics smuggling, with multiple arrests and property seizures reported across districts. Authorities say such measures are crucial in preventing drug addiction among youth and disrupting organized criminal networks.
Further investigation into the case is ongoing, and officials have indicated that additional legal action may follow depending on the outcome of financial and forensic examinations.
