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Another Big Blow to Drug Networks in Kashmir
In yet another significant step in its ongoing anti‑narcotics campaign Srinagar police drug crackdown properties seized has once again made headlines with police attaching immovable assets worth approximately Rs 6.22 crore linked to alleged drug peddlers operating in and around the city. The action comes as part of the offensive against narcotics networks in Jammu and Kashmirs summer capital.
The Legal Basis: NDPS Act Property Attachment
This latest NDPS Act property attachment Srinagar action was carried out under Section 68‑F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. A provision that allows police to seize properties believed to have been acquired using proceeds from narcotics trafficking. Once attached under this section the properties cannot be sold, transferred, leased or otherwise dealt with without permission from the competent authority.
Police said the properties targeted in this operation were identified after detailed investigation established that they had been built or purchased using money generated from drug peddling activities in parts of the city.
Part of the “Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan”
This action fits into a much bigger sustained campaign. The Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, a 100‑day anti‑drug mission launched by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha earlier this year. Since its launch Srinagar Police has repeatedly attached properties belonging to alleged drug peddlers across the city’s police stations, including Rainawari, Nigeen, Chanapora, Batamaloo, Natipora and Hazratbal with individual seizures ranging from lakhs of rupees to crores at a time.
Officials say the strategy behind these repeated property attachments is straightforward: than only targeting drug peddlers with arrests police are also going after the financial infrastructure that sustains narcotics trafficking making it harder for networks to rebuild after individual arrests.
Pattern of Crackdowns
The Rs 6.22 crore seizure adds to a long list of similar actions carried out by Srinagar Police in recent months:
- Properties worth over Rs 5.6 crore were attached in July 2026 involving eight accused across seven immovable properties.
- A separate action saw properties worth Rs 3.5 crore attached in June 2026.
- Multiple smaller attachments, ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 3 crore have been carried out at intervals through the year across different neighbourhoods of Srinagar.
Taken together these actions show a city‑wide effort rather than a one‑off operation.
Why Property Attachment Matters in the Fight Against Drugs
Police officials have repeatedly emphasized that attaching acquired assets serves multiple purposes in the broader fight against narcotics:
- Disrupting the financial backbone of drug trafficking networks not just individual peddlers
- Sending a deterrent message to those profiting from the drug trade
- Supporting the de‑addiction and prevention goals of the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan
- Building trust by visibly demonstrating enforcement action against narcotics‑linked wealth
What Happens Next
Once a property is attached under Section 68‑F of the NDPS Act the case moves toward confirmation by the competent authority, after which further legal proceedings can follow, potentially leading to permanent forfeiture of the assets to the government.
Srinagar Police have also urged the public to continue sharing information, about drug peddling and trafficking assuring that the identity of informants will be kept confidential. A call the force has repeated in nearly every recent crackdown announcement.
Key Takeaways
- Srinagar police drug crackdown properties seized attached properties approximately Rs 6.22 crore linked to alleged drug peddlers.
- The action was carried out under Section 68‑F of the NDPS Act.
- It forms part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan a 100‑day anti‑drug campaign launched by LG Manoj Sinha.
- This is one of multi‑crore property attachments carried out by Srinagar Police through 2026 as part of a sustained anti‑narcotics drive.
Note: This post is based on the pattern of Srinagar Police anti‑drug operations and available reporting. For the names, locations and case details tied to this specific Rs 6.22 crore attachment refer to the official Srinagar Police statement or the original news report.
