Srinagar, August 1: In a significant blow to drug traffickers and continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police in Anantnag have attached a Commercial Complex valued at over ₹2 crores, belonging to the late Abdul Rashid Dar of Tulkhan Bijbehara.
The Property was identified as being acquired through the illicit drug trade, specifically the trafficking of Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic substances. The attached property includes a commercial building constructed at a prime location on NHW 44 at Semthan Bijbehara, covering an area of 5 Kanal 12 Marla under Survey No. 291 Min.
The accused was involved in case FIR No. 210/2020 under relevant sections of law, registered at Police Station Bijbehara.
In September 2020, an underground room in the compound of the deceased Abdul Rashid Dar was discovered containing a substantial quantity of contraband substances, presumably poppy straw (Fukki) packed in gunny bags and plastic barrels. The investigation revealed that the deceased had acquired this contraband substance from illegal sources and stored it for further illicit sale to the local youth, thereby promoting drug addiction and their illegal trade. A total of 126 gunny bags weighing 2600 kgs and 60 plastic barrels (1395 kgs) of the contraband substance were recovered from the spot.
This operation reaffirms the commitment of the Police to combat the drug menace. Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddling in their neighborhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt with as per law.
