Continuing its crackdown on narcotics under the ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan’, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday demolished an illegally constructed house belonging to an alleged drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area of Srinagar.
The accused, Hilal Ahmad Sheikh, had reportedly encroached upon state land and constructed the structure without legal permission. Police said he is involved in multiple cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Investigations revealed that the property was built using proceeds from drug trafficking and was in violation of revenue laws.
Authorities also indicated that close associates and family members of the accused are allegedly involved in similar cases across the Valley, suggesting a wider network of narcotics activity.
“The demolition was carried out after completing all legal formalities and in coordination with the concerned departments,” police said.
Officials said the action sends a message that assets created through illegal means, particularly narcotics trade, will not be tolerated and will face strict legal consequences.
