May 22: In a significant action against drug trafficking and illegal narcotics trade under the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Police in Baramulla have attached a residential property belonging to notorious drug peddler Zahid Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir resident of Checkthan Chanpora, Tangmarg under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The attached property is valued at approximately ₹30 lakh.
The action was taken following investigation and enquiry conducted in connection with multiple NDPS cases registered against the accused, including FIR No. 37/2017 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act, FIR No. 34/2025 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act and FIR No. 07/2026 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS Act of Police Station Tangmarg.
During the course of investigation, the property was found prima facie disproportionate to the known lawful sources of income of the accused and is suspected to have been acquired through proceeds generated from illicit narcotic activities.
The attachment proceedings were initiated after detailed examination of revenue records, income details, statements of local witnesses and bank transaction records, which prima facie indicated financial transactions disproportionate to the declared income of the accused. Accordingly, the property has been attached/frozen under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act.
J&K Police remains committed towards its zero-tolerance policy against drug menace and will continue taking stringent action against individuals involved in narcotics trafficking to ensure a drug-free society.
