Handwara, June 02 (KNS) : 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.

The attached asset includes a double-storey residential house with attic at Lachipora, Handwara, owned by Farooq Ahmad Dar S/o Mohd Sultan Dar R/o 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.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelAll 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.

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.(KNS)