In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, the Baramulla Police have intensified their crackdown across the district, leading to substantial seizures, arrests, and the attachment of properties owned by notorious drug peddlers.
In the latest development today, Baramulla Police successfully attached a single-storied residential house valued at approximately Rs. 15.00 lakhs. The property belongs to Afroza Begum, alias Affri, wife of Fayaz Ahmad Dar, a notorious drug peddler currently residing in Ganie Hamam at Trumgund Hygam Sopore, District Baramulla. This action was taken under sections 68-E read with 68-F (1) of the NDPS Act of 1985.
This move follows the arrest of two drug peddlers in Tapper Bala Kreeri a day ago, during which 168 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon Plus and 12 syrups of Codeine Phosphate psychotropic substances were seized, along with the impounding of a vehicle.
Earlier on February 28th, Baramulla Police apprehended two drug peddlers at Drangbal Crossing and Diver Pattan, Baramulla, recovering 230 grams of contraband Charas-like substances.
Similarly, the police also attached properties, including a single-storied residential house and a double-storied shopping complex on same day. These properties belonged to notorious drug peddlers Mohd Ayoob Shah and Ghulam Mohammad Shah Gulshah, both sons of Abdul Khaliq residing in Ladoora Rafiabad, District Baramulla.
More recent actions by Baramulla Police
In a significant arrest on February 26th, Baramulla Police booked the notorious and wanted drug smuggler Irshad Ganie of Solinda Tangmarg under PIT NDPS Act, subsequently placing him in Central Jail Kotbilwal Jammu.
Further emphasizing their commitment to eradicating the drug menace, Baramulla Police arrested another drug peddler at Stadium Colony, Baramulla, on February 25th, recovering 250 grams of contraband Charas-like substances.
These recent actions not only demonstrate the relentless efforts of Baramulla Police in dismantling drug networks, ensuring public safety but also sends a strong message against illegal drug activities in the region. Additionally, police’s action is in line with the J&K Police and administration’s resolution to make Jammu and Kashmir free from drug menace.