UDHAMPUR, August 5, 2025 : In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Udhampur arrested a notorious drug peddler under the stringent PIT-NDPS Act and seized assets worth over ₹70 lakh belonging to another accused on Tuesday.
Amir Khan alias “Meedu”, a resident of Saillan Talab, was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act following formal detention orders from the competent authority, a police spokesperson said.
Khan was allegedly involved in promoting drug abuse among the youth in Udhampur and had multiple cases registered against him across several police stations. “His activities posed a serious threat to public health and safety. He is a repeat offender who was previously detained under PIT-NDPS in 2023 and released in 2024,” the spokesperson added.
In a separate action, police attached movable and immovable property worth over ₹70 lakh belonging to Sanjay Kumar, a resident of Kah Phalata. Kumar is an accused in a drug trafficking case registered earlier this year at Rehambal Police Station.
Seized assets include a residential house, a car, a three-wheeler, and two two-wheelers. The order for attachment was issued by the investigating officer as part of the ongoing proceedings under the NDPS Act.
Meanwhile, in Samba district, police arrested Vinod Kumar, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, who was found in possession of 97.24 grams of ganja, over ₹3.51 lakh in cash, and a weighing machine. The arrest was made in Rajeev Colony, Teli Basti near Bari Brahmana. He has been booked under the NDPS Act and further investigation is underway.
