Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Sept 19: Police in Handwara today attached a residential house belonging to a notorious drug peddler under the NDPS Act.
The peddler has been identified as Mohd Akbar Malik son of Mohd Abdullah Malik resident of Guloora Langate.
The action, police said, was taken in connection with Case FIR No. 31/2022 under sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Handwara.
“The attached property, identified as proceeds of crime derived from narcotic trade, has been seized under relevant legal provisions.”
Authorities stated that by targeting and attaching properties acquired through illicit means, police aim to “deliver a strong message of deterrence” to those involved in drug trafficking.
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