Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 4: Police in Srinagar today demolished an illegal residential structure belonging to a habitual drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area.
A police official identified the accused as Mohammad Irfan Sheikh alias Iff, son of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh, a resident of Pamposh Colony, Palpora Noorbagh.
The official said that he is a known narcotics offender involved in multiple cases under the NDPS Act, including FIR No. 134/2024 registered at Police Station Safakadal under sections 8/21, 29, and FIR No. 48/2025 registered at Police Station Sangam under Section 8/21.
He said that the investigation and verification revealed that the demolished structure had been illegally raised on land acquired and developed using proceeds generated from drug trafficking. The construction was carried out without lawful authority, in violation of revenue laws.
He further stated that close associates and family members of the accused are also reportedly involved in multiple NDPS cases across the Valley, indicating the existence of a wider narcotics network.
Acting on credible inputs and following due legal procedures, the demolition was carried out in coordination with concerned authorities after completing all codal formalities.
The action sends a strong message that properties created from the proceeds of drug trafficking will not be spared, and individuals involved in the narcotics trade will face strict and visible consequences.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy, Srinagar Police urged citizens to come forward and support efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs and safeguard the youth and society.
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