May 22: As part of its continued crackdown on narcotics-related activities, Police in Kulgam have attached a double storied residential house of market value of ₹51, 00000/- belonging to Umar Yousuf Rather son of Mohd Yousuf Rather resident of Chinigam Frisal, Yaripora. The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. Accordingly, the said property has been attached in connection with FIR No. 69/2021 of Police Station Yaripora. The attachment proceedings has been carried under the provisions of section 68-F of NDPS act through the competent authority SAFEMA and was carried out in presence of duly constituted police team, Executive Magistrate ensuring full compliance with all legal procedures and maintaining transparency.
Moreover, another demolition drive was carried by Kulgam Police alongwith revenue officers in the jurisdiction of police station Manzgam where one shop/store belonging to Bashir Ahmad Ganie son of Abdul Karim Ganie resident of Avil KB Pora was demolished after following due legal procedure. Furthermore, 03 Marlas of state land under Khasra no 59 was also retrieved from the said drug peddler.
J&K Police reiterates its firm commitment to eradicating the menace of drugs by targeting both offenders and the financial assets generated through illicit activities. The general public is urged to come forward with any information regarding drug trafficking or related activities.
