Srinagar, July 30, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Continuing its drive against narcotics under the Nasha Mukti Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Thursday attached immovable properties worth approximately Rs 1.05 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers, saying the move is aimed at dismantling the financial network supporting narcotics trafficking in the district.
According to a police statement, the attached assets were identified during investigations as properties allegedly acquired from the proceeds of illegal drug trafficking. The action was taken under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, following approval from the Competent Authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) in New Delhi.
One of the attached properties is a residential house along with land located in Pamposh Colony, Palpora, Noorbagh, belonging to Aqib Mushtaq Kenu, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Kenu. Valued at around Rs 50 lakh, the property was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 48/2022 registered at Police Station Safakadal under Sections 8, 21 and 29 of the Act. Police said the accused is currently out on bail.
The second property, valued at approximately Rs 55 lakh, comprises a three-storey residential building with two commercial shops and adjoining land at Pathar Masjid, Zainakadal. It belongs to Altaf Ahmad Najar, also known as T.K. Khan, son of late Ghulam Qadir Najar. The attachment was made under Section 68-F of Chapter VA of the NDPS Act in connection with FIR No. 32/2021 registered at Police Station Kral Khud under Sections 8 and 21 of the Act.
Police said Altaf Ahmad Najar is currently under preventive detention under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988, in pursuance of an order issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, on July 15, 2025.
The attachment proceedings were executed by teams from Police Post Noorbagh and Police Station M.R. Gunj.
Reiterating its commitment to combating the drug menace, Srinagar Police said it will continue targeting the financial assets of those involved in narcotics trafficking. It also appealed to the public to share credible information about drug-related activities to support efforts towards a drug-free society under the Nasha Mukti Abhiyan.
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