Srinagar, December 10: Police on Tuesday said that property worth 50 lacs has been attached of a drug peddler in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

In a handout to GNS, the police said in a significant crackdown on Drug trafficking, Anantnag Police have attached a residential property worth ₹50 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Gh Hassan Bandro alias Qasim , son of Wali Mohammad, a resident of Sotkipora. This action was carried out by Police Station Srigufwara as part of the ongoing intensified efforts to combat the drug menace.

According to police spokesman, the accused, a habitual offender, has a history of involvement in drug trafficking and is implicated in multiple cases under the NDPS Act, including FIR Nos. 04/2014 and 74/2021 at Police Station Srigufwara. These cases highlight his repeated attempts to undermine societal well-being through illegal activities.

The attachment of the property sends a strong message to those engaged in the illegal drug trade that such activities will not be tolerated. Anantnag Police are determined to dismantle drug trafficking networks by targeting their financial resources and operational bases, he said.

The Police have reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and have urged the public to come forward with any information about drug trafficking or related activities. Cooperation from citizens is essential to safeguarding communities and ensuring a drug-free society, reads the statement.(GNS)