Srinagar, September 12, 2025 : In a significant step against drug trafficking, the Srinagar Police attached a residential property of a suspected drug peddler under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act on Friday.
A police spokesperson said, “In yet another significant move to combat the drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth approximately Rs 50 lakhs under the NDPS Act.”
The attached property consists of a house built on land measuring over five marlas, located in Lachmanpora, Dandrkha area of Batamaloo locality, and belonging to Waseem Ahmad Bafanda. The action follows an NDPS case in which Bafanda has been identified as the accused.
The spokesperson further stated that Bafanda is a notorious drug peddler with a history of trafficking, primarily targeting local youth. Investigations revealed that the property was acquired using proceeds from illicit drug activities.
This step is part of the ongoing efforts by the police to curb drug trafficking and its associated social harm in the region.
