Police Attach Rs 1.25 Crore Property Of Alleged Drug Peddler In Kathua

JAMMU, May 26: Police on Tuesday attached an immovable property worth around Rs 1.25 crore belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district under the provisions of the NDPS Act, officials said.

The attached property comprises shops and a dhaba located at Chapper Morh in the Hiranagar area and belongs to Sudesh Mehta, son of Parkash Chand, a resident of Chapper village in the district.

According to police, the property was identified during investigation as illegally acquired and was prima facie found to have been purchased using proceeds from illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Officials said the attachment was carried out under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. A police team executed the attachment in the presence of officials from the Revenue, Public Works and Roads and Buildings (R&B) departments.

Police said the investigation revealed that the property, with an estimated market value of Rs 1.25 crore, had allegedly been acquired through income generated from narcotics-related activities.

Local residents welcomed the action, calling it a significant step towards curbing the drug menace and dismantling the financial networks of drug traffickers in the district.

Police reiterated their commitment to intensifying the crackdown on drug trafficking by targeting both narcotics networks and assets allegedly created through proceeds of the illegal trade. (Agencies)