February 11: In a decisive action against narco-terrorism and illegal drug trade, Police in Kupwara today attached two residential properties belonging to notorious drug smugglers from Karnah under Section 68A of the NDPS Act.
The residential house of Zakir Hussain Shah son of Ali Hyder Shah resident of Takiya Bahadarkote, has been attached in connection with FIR No. 78/2020 registered at Police Station Karnah under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, 7/25 I.A. Act, and 13,16,18,39 of UAPA. The case pertains to the recovery of 5 Kgs of heroin, five pistols, and other arms/ammunition from his possession. Investigations revealed that he constructed his house using illicit proceeds from drug trafficking.
Similarly, the residential house of Imtiyaz Ahmad Khan son of Habibullah Khan resident of Chitterkote Karnah, has been attached in connection with FIR No. 38/2022 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, 3/5 of the Explosive Substances Act, and 13, 23, 39 of UAPA. The case involves the recovery of 7 Kgs of heroin and two IEDs from his possession. It was established during the investigation that he acquired illegal property and constructed his house using drug money, contributing to the narco-terrorism network aimed at destabilizing the region.
In compliance to the provisions of the NDPS Act it has been ordered that these properties shall not be transferred, sold, or dealt with in any manner without prior permission the competent authority.
This action underscores J&K Police’s commitment to dismantling narco-terror networks that fuel crime and terrorism in the region. Citizens are urged to report any suspicious activities related to drug smuggling or terrorism to the police for a safer and drug-free society.
