Kashmir Police Attaches Commercial Complex Worth 2 Crores in Bijbehara

In a significant crackdown on drug traffickers, the Bijbehara Police Station has seized a commercial complex valued at over ₹2 Crores. The property belonged to the late Abdul Rashid Dar of Tulkhan Bijbehara and was identified as having been acquired through illicit drug trade, specifically the trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

The attached properties include a commercial building situated at a prime location on NHW 44 in Semthan Bijbehara. Covering an area of 5 Kanal 12 Marla under Survey No. 291 Min, this complex was allegedly involved in illegal activities related to drug trafficking.

Abdul Rashid Dar, who was implicated in Case FIR No. 210/2020 under Section 8/15-29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, had an underground room within his compound. This room was discovered in September 2020 and contained a substantial quantity of contraband substances, likely poppy straw (Fukki), packed in gunny bags and plastic barrels.

The investigation revealed that the deceased had obtained this contraband substance from illegal sources and stored it for further illicit sale to local youth, thereby promoting drug addiction and 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.

Taking decisive action against drug peddling, the Anantnag Police attached the commercial complex, which was allegedly constructed using illegally acquired funds. This move sends a strong message to those involved in drug trafficking that such unlawful activities will not be tolerated.