Srinagar, Oct 15: In a major offensive against drug trafficking and its financial networks, Srinagar Police has frozen/attached multiple residential properties and a vehicle valued at over ₹𝟏𝟑.𝟒𝟑 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The coordinated action was carried out by Police Stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar, covering different Sub-Divisions of Srinagar Police.
The properties were identified during financial investigations as assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit drug trafficking. Action has been initiated under Sections 68-E and 68-F of the NDPS Act, following the prescribed legal procedures.
#SUB-DIVISION-WISE DETAILS OF ACTION
1. POLICE STATION KHANYAR – ASSETS WORTH ₹8 CRORE
Police Station:Khanyar
Sub-Division: Khanyar
Assets:04 residential properties and 01 vehicle
Police Station Khanyar has attached five assets valued at approximately ₹8 crore, belonging to the following accused persons:
Accused No. 1: Aijaz Ahmad Bhat
Parentage: S/o Bashir Ahmad Bhat
Address: Budoobagh, Khanyar
Property: Three-storeyed residential house on 7 marlas of land
Value: ₹1.60 crore
Case: FIR No. 37/2022, PS Khanyar
Accused No. 2: Aaqib Hyder Khan
Parentage: S/o Mohammad Ayoub Khan
Address: Ghat No. 01, Dalgate
Asset: Volkswagen Polo, Reg. No. DL3CBW-3549
Value: ₹6.50 lakh
Case: FIR No. 46/2025, PS Khanyar
Accused No. 3: Majid Ashraf Wani
Parentage: S/o Mohammad Ashraf Wani
Address: Sheeshgari Mohalla, Khanyar
Property: Three-storeyed residential house with 12 marlas of land
Value: ₹2.50 crore
Case: FIR No. 47/2022, PS Khanyar
Accused No. 4: Shabir Ahmad Bangroo
Parentage: S/o Gh. Qadir Bangroo
Address: Bangroo Mohalla, Safakadal
Property 1: Three-storeyed residential house with 11 marlas and 145 sq. ft. of land, valued at ₹2.80 crore
Property 2: Single-storeyed residential house on 5 marlas of land, valued at ₹1.10 crore
Case: FIR No. 07/2016, PS Khanyar
All five assets have been attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act.
2. POLICE STATION PANTHA CHOWK – PROPERTY WORTH ₹1.24 CRORE
Police Station:Pantha Chowk
Sub-Division:Pantha Chowk
Accused: Saqib Bashir Bhat alias Sakpal
Parentage: S/o Bashir Ahmad Bhat
Address: Khanmoh
Property: Concrete residential house at Khanmoh
Value: ₹1.24 crore
The accused is linked to the following NDPS cases:
FIR No. 106/2024 – PS Pampore
FIR No. 128/2025 – PS Banihal
FIR No. 55/2026 – PS Khrew
The residential property has been attached as part of the financial investigation into suspected proceeds of drug trafficking.
3. POLICE STATION SHALTENG – PROPERTY WORTH ₹1.21 CRORE*
Police Station:Shalteng
Sub-Division:West
Accused: Danish Ahmad Bhat
Parentage: S/o Ab. Ahad Bhat
Address: Panzinara, Srinagar
Property: Two-storeyed residential house with one kanal of land
Value: ₹1.21 crore
Case: FIR No. 43/2023, PS Shalteng
During investigation, the property was identified as allegedly acquired through proceeds of illicit narcotic activities.
The property has accordingly been frozen under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, and the freezing order has been duly served.
4. POLICE STATION SAFAKADAL – PROPERTY WORTH ₹10.15 LAKH
Police Station: Safakadal
Sub-Division: MR Gunj
Accused: Faizan Firdous Khanday alias Farzan Pujj
Parentage: S/o Firdous Ahmad Khanday
Address: Malik Sahib, Safakadal
Property: Three-storeyed residential house with attic
Value: ₹10,15,383
Case: FIR No. 135/2026, PS Safakadal
The case is registered under Sections 8/22, 25, 27A and 29 of the NDPS Act, Sections 3/4/25 of the Arms Act and Section 111 BNS.
The property has been attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act as part of the ongoing investigation into an organised drug trafficking network.
5. POLICE STATION AHMADNAGAR – PROPERTY WORTH ₹1 CRORE
Police Station:Ahmadnagar
Sub-Division:Hazratbal
Accused: Adil Ahmad Patoo
Parentage: S/o Ali Mohd Patoo
Address: Shah Mohalla, Ahmadnagar
Property: Residential house
Value: Approximately ₹1 crore
During financial investigation under Section 68-E of the NDPS Act, the property was identified as allegedly acquired through illicit narcotic activities.
The property has been frozen under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
6. POLICE STATION SOURA – PROPERTY WORTH ₹1.18 CRORE
Police Station:Soura
Sub-Division:Hazratbal
Accused: Khalid Nazir Chiloo
Parentage: S/o Nazir Ahmad Chiloo
Address: Umar Colony-B, Lal Bazar
Property: Residential house
Value: ₹1,18,00,751 (excluding land value)
Case: FIR No. 23/2025, PS Soura
The property was identified during financial investigation as allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking.
The freezing/attachment proceedings under Section 68-F were carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and local witnesses.
7. POLICE STATION AHMADNAGAR – PROPERTY WORTH ₹80 LAKH
Police Station:Ahmadnagar
Sub-Division:Hazratbal
Accused: Adil Ahmad Patoo
Parentage: S/o Ali Mohd Patoo
Address: Shah Mohalla, Ahmadnagar
Property: Residential house
Value: ₹80 lakh
Case: FIR No. 16/2023, PS Ahmadnagar
The property was identified during financial investigation under Section 68-E of the NDPS Act as allegedly acquired through illicit drug trafficking.
The freezing/attachment proceedings were carried out under Section 68-F in the presence of the Executive Magistrate.
SRINAGAR POLICE TARGETS THE FINANCIAL BACKBONE OF DRUG TRAFFICKING
The coordinated action reflects the sustained and intensified efforts of Srinagar Police to strike at the financial backbone of drug trafficking networks, beyond the arrest of offenders and seizure of narcotic substances.
By identifying, tracing, freezing and attaching properties allegedly acquired through illicit drug proceeds, Srinagar Police aims to dismantle the economic infrastructure sustaining organised narcotic activities.
Srinagar Police reiterates its zero-tolerance policy against drug trafficking and remains firmly committed to pursuing offenders, dismantling their networks and depriving them of the financial gains of their illegal activities, strictly in accordance with law.
The message is unequivocal: Drug trafficking will not only invite criminal prosecution, but assets acquired through its illegal proceeds will also face stringent legal action.
The campaign will continue with renewed determination to protect the youth of Kashmir and safeguard society from the menace of drugs.
