Properties and vehicle frozen under NDPS Act; coordinated action carried out across multiple police stations in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 15 (KNC): Srinagar Police has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking by freezing and attaching residential properties and a vehicle collectively valued at over ₹13.43 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The action, aimed at targeting the alleged financial networks of drug trafficking, was carried out by Police Stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar across different subdivisions of Srinagar.
According to the details provided, the properties were identified during financial investigations into assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit narcotic activities. Proceedings were initiated under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, in accordance with the prescribed legal procedures.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS.Total assets: Valued at over ₹13.43 crore, as stated by police.Areas covered: Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar.Assets targeted: Multiple residential properties and a vehicle.Legal provisions: Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985.Objective: To trace and disrupt the alleged financial networks supporting drug trafficking.
POLICE STATION-WISE DETAILS.KHANYAR POLICE STATION: FIVE ASSETS WORTH APPROXIMATELY ₹8 CRORE
Police Station Khanyar has attached four residential properties and one vehicle linked to four accused persons in separate NDPS cases.
Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat and resident of Budoobagh, Khanyar, owns a three-storeyed residential house constructed on seven marlas of land. The property has been valued at ₹1.60 crore and is linked to FIR No. 37/2022 registered at Police Station Khanyar.
Aaqib Hyder Khan, son of Mohammad Ayoub Khan and resident of Ghat No. 01, Dalgate, is linked to a Volkswagen Polo bearing registration number DL3CBW-3549. The vehicle has been valued at ₹6.50 lakh in connection with FIR No. 46/2025 registered at Police Station Khanyar.
Majid Ashraf Wani, son of Mohammad Ashraf Wani and resident of Sheeshgari Mohalla, Khanyar, is linked to a three-storeyed residential house built on 12 marlas of land. The property has been valued at ₹2.50 crore and is associated with FIR No. 47/2022.
Shabir Ahmad Bangroo, son of Gh. Qadir Bangroo and resident of Bangroo Mohalla, Safakadal, is linked to two residential properties. The first is a three-storeyed house constructed on 11 marlas and 145 square feet of land, valued at ₹2.80 crore. The second is a single-storeyed house built on five marlas of land, valued at ₹1.10 crore. Both properties are associated with FIR No. 07/2016 registered at Police Station Khanyar.
The five assets have been attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, according to the details provided.
1. PANTHA CHOWK POLICE STATION: HOUSE WORTH ₹1.24 CRORE
Police Station Pantha Chowk has initiated action against a concrete residential house belonging to Saqib Bashir Bhat alias Sakpal, son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat and resident of Khanmoh.
The property has been valued at ₹1.24 crore and was identified during an investigation into suspected proceeds of drug trafficking.
The accused is linked to the following cases:
* FIR No. 106/2024 registered at Police Station Pampore.
* FIR No. 128/2025 registered at Police Station Banihal.
* FIR No. 55/2026 registered at Police Station Khrew.
The property has been attached as part of the financial investigation under the NDPS Act.
1. SHALTENG POLICE STATION: PROPERTY WORTH ₹1.21 CRORE FROZEN
Police Station Shalteng, falling under the West Sub-Division, has frozen a residential property belonging to Danish Ahmad Bhat, son of Ab. Ahad Bhat and resident of Panzinara, Srinagar.
The asset comprises a two-storeyed residential house built on one kanal of land and has been valued at ₹1.21 crore.
The property is linked to FIR No. 43/2023 registered at Police Station Shalteng. During the financial investigation, it was allegedly identified as an asset acquired through proceeds of illicit narcotic activities.
The freezing order was issued under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act and, according to the information provided, was duly served.
1. SAFAKADAL POLICE STATION: HOUSE WORTH OVER ₹10.15 LAKH ATTACHED
Police Station Safakadal, under the MR Gunj Sub-Division, has attached a three-storeyed residential house with an attic belonging to Faizan Firdous Khanday alias Farzan Pujj, son of Firdous Ahmad Khanday and resident of Malik Sahib, Safakadal.
The property has been valued at ₹10,15,383 and is linked to FIR No. 135/2026 registered at Police Station Safakadal.
The case involves provisions of Sections 8/22, 25, 27A and 29 of the NDPS Act, Sections 3/4/25 of the Arms Act and Section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as stated in the case details.
The attachment proceedings were initiated under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act as part of the investigation into the alleged drug trafficking network.
1. AHMADNAGAR POLICE STATION: RESIDENTIAL ASSETS UNDER INVESTIGATION
Police Station Ahmadnagar, under the Hazratbal Sub-Division, has initiated proceedings involving residential properties linked to Adil Ahmad Patoo, son of Ali Mohd Patoo and resident of Shah Mohalla, Ahmadnagar.
One residential property has been valued at approximately ₹1 crore and is associated with financial investigation proceedings under Section 68-E of the NDPS Act. The property was identified as allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit narcotic activities.
The freezing action under Section 68-F was reportedly carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
Another residential property belonging to the same accused, valued at ₹80 lakh, is linked to FIR No. 16/2023 registered at Police Station Ahmadnagar. The property was also identified during the financial investigation, and freezing/attachment proceedings were carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
1. SOURA POLICE STATION: HOUSE WORTH ₹1.18 CRORE
Police Station Soura, also falling under the Hazratbal Sub-Division, has initiated freezing and attachment proceedings against a residential house belonging to Khalid Nazir Chiloo, son of Nazir Ahmad Chiloo and resident of Umar Colony-B, Lal Bazar.
The property has been valued at ₹1,18,00,751, excluding the value of the land, and is linked to FIR No. 23/2025 registered at Police Station Soura.
The property was identified during a financial investigation as allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking.
The proceedings under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act were reportedly conducted in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and local witnesses.
POLICE FOCUS ON FINANCIAL NETWORKS OF DRUG TRAFFICKING
The coordinated action reflects Srinagar Police’s focus on tracing and targeting the alleged financial proceeds of narcotic activities, alongside conventional enforcement measures such as arrests, investigations and seizures.
By identifying properties and other assets suspected to have been acquired through illegal drug proceeds, the police aim to disrupt the financial infrastructure that allegedly sustains organised narcotics networks.
The action also highlights the role of financial investigations under the NDPS Act in pursuing assets suspected to be connected with drug trafficking, subject to applicable legal safeguards and procedures.
ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY REITERATED
Srinagar Police has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and its commitment to taking legal action against those found involved in narcotic offences.
The campaign is aimed at curbing the drug menace, disrupting illegal financial networks and protecting young people from the harmful effects of substance abuse.
Police efforts are expected to continue in accordance with law, with a focus on identifying suspected drug proceeds and pursuing appropriate legal proceedings against those allegedly involved in the illicit trade.
The attachment and freezing of assets are legal enforcement measures; the allegations against the persons concerned remain subject to the applicable judicial process.(KNC)
