Police demolishes illegally constructed property of drug peddler
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla demolished an illegally constructed cowshed raised on State land by a known drug peddler identified as Showkat Ahmad Bhat son of Gulzar Ahmad Bhat resident of Yakhmanpora Pattan, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
The accused is involved in FIR No. 05/2025 under Sections 8/22 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Pattan. Acting on due legal procedure and after proper identification of the encroached State land, the demolition was carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate along with the concerned Numberdar and Chowkidar.
The action reflects the firm resolve of Police to dismantle the infrastructure and unlawful gains associated with narcotics-related activities. Such measures are aimed at sending a strong message to individuals involved in drug trafficking and other illegal activities that no violation of law will be tolerated, the spokesman added.
