Muneeb Nazeer
Kulgam, May 14: In a major action against narcotics-related activities, authorities on Thursday demolished three illegal shops allegedly belonging to a drug peddler in Chinigam area of Frisal in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district as part of the ongoing crackdown on drug networks.
Officials told news agency JKNS that the demolition drive was carried out early morning at around 8:00 AM against structures allegedly owned by Jahangir Ahmed Bhat son of Muhammad Ismail Bhat, a resident of Chinigam, who is booked in an NDPS case linked to FIR No. 69/2022.
The officials said the shops had been constructed illegally on one kanal and 13 marlas of land falling under Survey No. 196 Min without obtaining mandatory “Change of Land Use” permission. The action was jointly executed by police and revenue authorities under the supervision of Tehsildar Frisal and DSP Operations HatiPora.
Authorities said the operation reflects the administration’s firm resolve to target the financial and logistical networks associated with drug peddling and narcotics trade in the region.
They added that strict and sustained action against drug smugglers, illegal constructions linked to narcotics activities, and other elements involved in the drug ecosystem will continue across the district. (JKNS)
