March 30: Continuing its action against drug peddlers, Police in Kulgam attached property (Double storied residential house) worth approx. Rs 30 lakh measuring 1558 Sq ft belonging to notorious drug peddler namely Sabzar Ahmad Rather Son of Abdul Salam Rather a resident of Malipora, Devsar presently lodged in central Jail Kot Balwal Jammu under PIT NDPS act.
The action was taken under sections 68-E read with 68-F (1) of NDPS Act of 1985 & is linked with case FIR No 02/2019 U/S 8/15 of NDPS act of Police Station Qazigund and case FIR No. 07/2023 U/S 8/20 of NDPS Act of Police Station Devsar.
The property was identified as illegally acquired property during the course of investigation/enquiry conducted by Kulgam Police. The property was prima facie acquired from illicit trafficking in Narcotic drug and Psychotropic substances by the drug peddler.
This operation reaffirms the commitment of Police to combat the drug menace. Local people of the area hailed the initiative of Police.`
