Meer Javeed
Handwara, 23 Nov : As part of the continuous crackdown against drugs and to tighten the noose around drug peddlers, Handwara Police seized property worth lakhs of a notorious drug peddler at Mukam Hindwapora , officials said on Thursday.
“In a first, police in Kralgund have seized illegally acquired property of a notorious drug peddler, namely Fayaz Ahmad Malla son of Gh Mohi udind Malla, resident of Mukam Hindwapora under the NDPS Act,” a police official said.
“The property of Agriculture plot worth lakhs have been attached as illegally acquired property through sale of narcotic drugs.”
According to Handwara Police, This action, executed under section 68-F of the NDPS Act 1985, marks a significant stride in curbing the narcotics trade in the region.
They said, Fayaz , embroiled in NDPS case, including FIR No. 73/2022 U/S 8/21NDPS Act of PS Kralgund , is currently detained under the stringent PIT-NDPS Act at Central Jail Kot Belwal Jammu.
The attachment of Faya’s property comes after a thorough investigation by Handwara Police, revealing its illegal acquisition linked to illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, police said.
The community lauded the initiative, emphasizing the commitment of Handwara Police to combat the pervasive drug menace.
The local residents expressed gratitude for the decisive measures taken, applauding the detachment of assets associated with the illicit trade .
