Police attaches immovable property UAPA in Kulgam
Property attached under the NDPS Act in Srinagar
Srinagar: In a significant move to counter terrorism, Police in south Kashmir’s Kulgam attached a property “fully damaged (double-storied residential house)” under section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), which has been used by terrorists for their shelter and stay in addition to all other logistic support provided by the owner. The property is registered in the name of Safdar Ali Dar son of Ali Mohd Dar resident of Modargam, Kulgam (Survey No. 214 Min), a police spokesman said Thursday.
He said that the attachment is linked to case FIR No. 100/2024 of Police Station Kulgam and was executed in the presence of a duly constituted Police team and the Executive Magistrate, ensuring full compliance with legal protocols. The property is now under official seizure, prohibiting any transfer, lease, disposal or alteration without prior permission from the designated authority.
This action represents a significant milestone in the ongoing investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the district. It highlights the firm commitment of Kulgam Police to neutralize threats to national security and maintain peace and order and underscores the unwavering commitment of Kulgam police to dismantle terrorist networks, the spokesman said.
Meanwhile, in yet another significant measure towards combating drug abuse and dismantling illicit drug networks, Police in Srinagar attached a residential property valuing about Rs 18 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug peddler Javid Ahmad Wani son of Ali Mohammad resident of Gasoo Tehsil Hazratbal under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985.
The accused person stands implicated in several drug related cases including case FIR No. 136/2022 u/s 8/20 NDPS Act of Police Station Nigeen and Case FIR No. 27/2024 u/s 8/20, 21 NDPS Act of Police Station Zakoora. Pertinent to mention here that the accused person has been a chronic drug peddler selling drugs and narcotic substances in the area, especially targeting the youth, which created a challenging environment for public safety and order, the spokesman said.
The aforementioned property which has been acquired from the proceeds of illegal drug trade has been attached under section 68F of the NDPS Act with confirmation from the competent authority and administrator, Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators- Forfeiture of Property Act ( SAFEMA), New Delhi. In compliance to section 68E and 68F of NDPS Act, the immovable property acquired by the accused person through illegal means which stands seized and attached, shall not be transferred/sold/purchased or otherwise dealt with without the prior permission of the competent authority, the spokesman added.
He said that this stern action represents significant move in police’s ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations and confiscate assets acquired through illegal narcotics activities and by targeting the financial foundations of drug networks, J&K Police aims to curb the spread of this menace in society.
