SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police in North Kashmir’s Handwara have attached property worth lakhs belonging to a known drug peddler under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
“Acting under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, Police Station Handwara attached two commercial shops along with land located at Main Market Handwara. The property belongs to Javaid Ahmad Sofi, son of Abdul Razaq Sofi, resident of Khunbal Handwara. The attachment was carried out in the presence of Executive Magistrate 1st Class Handwara in connection with Case FIR No. 193/2024 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act,” police said.
Police said, “Preliminary investigation suggests that the property was acquired through proceeds of illegal narcotics trade. The accused is also involved in Case FIR No. 266/2022 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Handwara.”
