SRINAGAR: In a significant move against narcotics trafficking, Anantnag Police have seized property worth Rs 1.2 crores belonging to a known drug trafficker under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
“The individual, identified as Mohammad Ashraf Dar from Tulkhan Bijbehara, has a history of drug-related offences, including trafficking in Codeine Phosphate, Charas, and Spasmo Proxyvon Plus. His latest offence, recorded on April 4, 2021, led to the seizure of 70 bottles of Codeine Phosphate, 34.7 kg of Charas powder, and 4,320 capsules of Spasmo Proxyvon Plus,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
According to police, further investigations revealed that Dar’s two sons, Inayat Ah Dar and Sahil Ah Dar, were also arrested this year in connection with drug-related offences. Inayat Ah Dar was detained with 9 bottles of Codeine Phosphate, and Sahil Ah Dar was apprehended with 12 bottles of the same substance.
“While Dar claimed his income came from agriculture, authorities found his three-storey residence in Tulkhan, valued at Rs 1.2 crores, was acquired through proceeds from his illicit drug trade. Consequently, police invoked Section 68(1) of the NDPS Act to seize the property, restricting any sale or modification,” it reads.
