Shopian, March 28, 2026 : In a continued offensive against narcotics trade, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday attached a residential property in Shopian under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Property Details
- 🏠 Owner: Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday
- 📍 Location: Barbugh Imamsahib, Shopian
- 💰 Estimated value: ₹18.88 lakh
- 🧾 Allegation: Property acquired through illegal narcotics trade proceeds
Legal Action
The attachment was carried out following due legal procedures:
- 👮 Presence of police team
- ⚖️ Supervision by an Executive Magistrate
- 👥 Participation of local officials (lambardar & chowkidar)
Part of Larger Anti-Drug Drive
Officials said the move is part of an ongoing crackdown on drug networks, aimed at:
- ❌ Disrupting financial assets of drug peddlers
- ⚖️ Enforcing strict action under NDPS provisions
- 🛑 Dismantling the broader narcotics ecosystem
Message from Authorities
The police reiterated their commitment to zero tolerance against drug trafficking, warning that such stringent actions will continue across the region.
