J&K Police Takes Decisive Action Against Drug Peddlers: Property Attached

J&K Police Takes Decisive Action Against Drug Peddlers: Property Attached

VoM News Desk | November 16, 2023 | 08:21 AM IST | Crime, Jammu Kashmir, Poonch | Follow on Google News

J&K Police Takes Decisive Action Against Drug Peddlers: Property Attached

J&K Police Takes Decisive Action Against Drug Peddlers: Property Attached

In a significant move against drug peddlers, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached a residential house and vehicles belonging to notorious individuals involved in illicit drug activities in the frontier Poonch district.

Identification of Culprits and Property

The police spokesperson identified the individuals as Mehmood Hussain, Zaffer Iqbal, and Javid Iqbal, sons of Talib Hussain, residents of Deri Dabsi, currently residing at Kotian Mendhar. The attached property includes a double-storied residential house and motor vehicles, collectively valued in lakhs.

Legal Basis for Attachment

Under section 68-F of the NDPS Act 1985, the residential house and vehicles were attached as they were deemed illegally acquired during the course of the investigation/enquiry conducted by Poonch Police. The spokesperson stated that the property was prima facie accrued from illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Criminal Involvement and Legal Background

The drug peddlers, Mehmood Hussain, Zaffer Iqbal, and Javid Iqbal, have been identified as involved in various cases under the NDPS Act, including FIRs registered in different police stations like Nowabad Jammu, Mendhar, and Gursai.

Police Commitment Against Drug Menace

The police operation is a testament to the commitment of Mendhar Police in combating the drug menace in the region. This decisive action, involving the attachment of immoveable property, underscores the authorities’ determination to curb illicit drug activities and ensure the safety of the local community.

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