Srinagar, Dec 10: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Police in Anantnag on Tuesday said to have attached a residential property worth Rs 50 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler namely Gh Hassan Bandro alias Qasim son of Wali Mohammad resident of Sotkipora.
This action was carried out by Police Station Srigufwara as part of the ongoing intensified efforts to combat the drug menace, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmiri News Observer (KNO).
The accused, a habitual offender, has a history of involvement in drug trafficking and is implicated in multiple cases under the NDPS Act including FIR Nos. 04/2014 and 74/2021 at Police Station Srigufwara. These cases highlight his repeated attempts to undermine societal well-being through illegal activities, police said.
The attachment of the property sends a strong message to those engaged in the illegal drug trade that such activities will not be tolerated. Police are determined to dismantle drug trafficking networks by targeting their financial resources and operational bases, police said.
“Police have reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and have urged the public to come forward with any information about drug trafficking or related activities. Cooperation from citizens is essential to safeguarding communities and ensuring a drug-free society,” the statement reads—(KNO)
