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Anti-drug crackdown: Police raze properties of drug peddlers in Kulgam, Anantnag
Jammu and Kashmir Police demolished three illegal structures in Kulgam linked to Jahangeer Ahmad Bhat who faces an NDPS Act case. In Anantnag, twin illegal structures built on forest land were razed linked to drug peddlers Asif Ali Pala and Nisar Ahmad Kasana. In Srinagar, a residential house and land worth about ₹1.20 crore belonging to a drug peddler were attached under the NDPS Act.
Why It Matters
The operations are part of the 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan to dismantle the narcotics ecosystem by targeting both peddlers and their assets.
Timeline
3 Events
Srinagar: Property attached under NDPS Act
May 14, 2026
In Srinagar, a residential house and land worth approximately ₹1.20 crore belonging to a notorious drug peddler were attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act after approval from SAFEMA, New Delhi. The accused is presently on bail granted by the court.
Anantnag: Demolition of twin illegal structures linked to drug peddlers
May 14, 2026
In Anantnag, police with revenue and forest departments demolished twin illegal structures belonging to two drug peddlers, Asif Ali Pala and Nisar Ahmad Kasana of Mathindoo, Larnoo. The structures, built on forest land at Gawran, were demolished after it was established they were illegally constructed as part of the narcotics network.
Kulgam: Demolition of structures linked to Jahangeer Ahmad Bhat
May 14, 2026
In Kulgam, police with the district administration razed three illegal structures linked to Jahangeer Ahmad Bhat of Chinigam Frisal Yaripora. The demolished under-construction property was linked to the accused, who is facing an NDPS Act, 1985 case. The action was carried out in strict compliance with legal formalities.