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Handwara Police Attach Drug Peddler’s Property Under NDPS Act, Crack Down on Illicit Drug Trade Continues

June 12, 2025 by NOK Desk

In a significant action against drug trafficking, Handwara Police has attached property worth lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

A spokesperson said that acting in compliance with the stipulated legal provisions, Police Station Qalamabad, under the supervision of senior police officials, attached an immovable property which includes a plot of land with raised plinth owned by Fayaz Ahmad Bhat S/O Late Ab Ahad Bhat R/O Jandipora Maratgam. The action was taken under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in connection with Case FIR No. 47/2024 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Qalamabad.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the said property was acquired through illicit proceeds generated from drug trafficking activities. The accused, Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, is currently lodged in District Jail Kupwara in the same case.

This action underscores Handwara Police’s unwavering resolve to curb the drug menace by striking at the financial roots of drug networks. The department remains committed to taking stringent legal measures, including property attachment, to dismantle the infrastructure enabling drug trafficking.

General public is once again appealed to come forward with any information related to drug trafficking and abuse. All information will be kept confidential.

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Handwara Police Apprehends Person with 08 Grams of Brown Sugar-like Substance

January 10, 2025 by NOK Desk

A Spokesperson said that police party of Police Station Handwara during patrolling at Herpora Handwara apprehended one person identified as Farooq Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Sultan Dar @Jungli resident of Lachipora Handwara. During his search, 08 grams of Brown Sugar like substance was recovered from his possession.

In this regard, a case vide FIR No. 11/25 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Handwara and investigation set into motion.

We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

Handwara Police Takes Strict Action Against Drug Peddlers, Registers 29 Cases in 2024 and Arrests 61, Seized Rs 31 Lakh Properties

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024 by NOK Desk

In an effort to combat drug trafficking, Handwara Police has taken strict action against drug peddlers throughout 2024. Police registered 29 cases under the NDPS Act, leading to the arrest of 61 individuals involved in drug-related crimes. Out of these, 16 cases have been challaned, implicating 41 drug peddlers.

Sharing details, with Rising Kashmir, SSP Handwara Choudhary Mushtaq said the year witnessed recoveries, including 1.710 kilograms of charas, 454.75 grams of heroin, 465 grams of brown sugar, and 320 grams of crushed cannabis.

Additionally, six vehicles used in drug transportation, Rs 1,050 in cash, and one digital weighing machine were seized during the operations.

In a major move to dismantle the financial infrastructure of drug peddlers, police attached three properties, including a mini complex comprising four shops valued at Rs 10,50,831, 01 kanal and 08 marlas of land worth Rs 11,20,000, and a Chevrolet Tavera vehicle valued at Rs 8,90,000. Furthermore, 11 drug peddlers were detained under the PIT NDPS Act, emphasizing strict action against repeat offenders.

SSP Choudhary reiterated the police’s commitment to eradicating drug abuse from the PD and urged the public to support law enforcement by reporting drug-related activities