Police Attach Property of Notorious Drug Peddler in Handwara

Handwara: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said to have attached property of a notorious drug peddler in north Kashmir’s Handwara.

“Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and its illicit proceeds, Handwara Police today attached immovable property of a notorious drug peddler under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985,” reads a statement issued here.

The attached asset, the statement as per Alfaaz – The Words, includes a double-storey residential house with attic at Lachipora, Handwara, owned by Farooq Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Sultan Dar resident of Lachipora, Tehsil Handwara, District Kupwara.

“As per the available police records, the said person is involved in several NDPS cases including FIR Numbers: 316/2017, 36/2020, 242/2021, 86/2023 all registered under sections 8/20 NDPS Act & FIR No.11/2025 under sections 8/21 NDPS Act. All these cases are registered at Police Station Handwara. The said accused person is presently detained under PIT NDPS Act as per orders of the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir,” reads the statement.

“Investigation revealed that the house has been renovated to the tune of ₹10 lakhs from the illicit proceeds of drug trafficking. After completing legal formalities, the property was attached and a formal reference has been sent to the Competent Authority for confirmation.”

“This action underscores J&K Police’s firm commitment to eliminating the menace of drugs from our society. The public is urged to support and cooperate in this ongoing mission,” concludes the statement.