Srinagar, Oct 15: In a major offensive against drug trafficking and its financial networks, Srinagar Police have frozen and attached multiple residential properties and a vehicle valued at over Rs 13.43 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The coordinated action was carried out by Police Stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar, covering different Sub-Divisions of Srinagar Police. The properties were identified during financial investigations as assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. Action has been initiated under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, following the prescribed legal procedures, a police spokesperson said in a statement issued here.
Police Station Khanyar: Assets worth Rs 8 crore
Police Station Khanyar attached five assets valued at approximately Rs 8 crore, belonging to four accused persons.
Aijaz Ahmad Bhat of Budoobagh, Khanyar, had a three-storeyed residential house on 7 marlas of land worth Rs 1.60 crore attached in connection with FIR No. 37/2022.
Aaqib Hyder Khan of Ghat No. 01, Dalgate, had a Volkswagen Polo (DL3CBW-3549) worth Rs 6.50 lakh attached in connection with FIR No. 46/2025.
Majid Ashraf Wani of Sheeshgari Mohalla, Khanyar, had a three-storeyed residential house with 12 marlas of land worth Rs 2.50 crore attached in connection with FIR No. 47/2022.
Shabir Ahmad Bangroo of Bangroo Mohalla, Safakadal, had two properties attached—a three-storeyed residential house with 11 marlas and 145 sq ft of land worth Rs 2.80 crore, and a single-storeyed residential house on 5 marlas of land worth Rs 1.10 crore—in connection with FIR No. 07/2016.
Police Station Pantha Chowk: Property worth Rs 1.24 crore
Saqib Bashir Bhat alias Sakpal of Khanmoh had a concrete residential house worth Rs 1.24 crore attached. He is linked to FIR No. 106/2024 of PS Pampore, FIR No. 128/2025 of PS Banihal, and FIR No. 55/2026 of PS Khrew.
Police Station Shalteng: Property worth Rs 1.21 crore
Danish Ahmad Bhat of Panzinara, Srinagar, had a two-storeyed residential house with one kanal of land worth Rs 1.21 crore frozen under Section 68-F in connection with FIR No. 43/2023.
Police Station Safakadal: Property worth Rs 10.15 lakh
Faizan Firdous Khanday alias Farzan Pujj of Malik Sahib, Safakadal, had a three-storeyed residential house with attic worth Rs 10,15,383 attached in connection with FIR No. 135/2026, registered under the NDPS Act, Arms Act and BNS.
Police Station Ahmadnagar: Properties worth Rs 1.80 crore
Adil Ahmad Patoo of Shah Mohalla, Ahmadnagar, had two properties attached—a residential house worth approximately Rs 1 crore in connection with an investigation under Section 68-E, and another residential house worth Rs 80 lakh in connection with FIR No. 16/2023. Both actions were carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
Police Station Soura: Property worth Rs 1.18 crore
Khalid Nazir Chiloo of Umar Colony-B, Lal Bazar, had a residential house worth Rs 1,18,00,751 (excluding land value) frozen in connection with FIR No. 23/2025. The proceedings were carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and local witnesses.
The coordinated action reflects the sustained efforts of Srinagar Police to strike at the financial backbone of drug trafficking networks, beyond the arrest of offenders and seizure of narcotic substances.
By identifying, tracing, freezing and attaching properties allegedly acquired through illicit drug proceeds, Srinagar Police aims to dismantle the economic infrastructure sustaining organised narcotic activities.
Srinagar Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and remains committed to pursuing offenders, dismantling their networks and depriving them of the financial gains of their illegal activities.
“The message is unequivocal: Drug trafficking will not only invite criminal prosecution, but assets acquired through its illegal proceeds will also face stringent legal action,” police said.
The campaign will continue with renewed determination to protect the youth of Kashmir and safeguard society from the menace of drugs.
