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Budgam Police attaches two-storey residential house in Charar-i-Shareif under the NDPS Act as part of a major crackdown on narcotics-linked financial networks
Srinagar: Budgam Police have launched a major financial crackdown against suspected narcotics networks by attaching a two-storey residential house in Charar-i-Shareif under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action has brought renewed focus on Jammu and Kashmir’s ongoing battle against drug trafficking and the assets allegedly generated through illegal activities.
The property attachment was carried out against Noor Mohd Dar, son of Mohammad Ismail Dar, a resident of Hapatnar in Charar-i-Shareif, Budgam. Police said the move was executed under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act in connection with an FIR registered at Charar-i-Shareif Police Station.
The latest action highlights a broader strategy adopted by security agencies, targeting not just individuals accused in narcotics cases but also the financial infrastructure supporting illegal drug networks.
According to police officials, the attached property is linked to FIR No. 36/2026 registered under Sections 8/15 of the NDPS Act at Charar-i-Shareif Police Station. The case involves allegations related to illegal possession, transportation and trafficking of narcotic substances. Police said the investigation is underway as per legal provisions, and further action will depend on the findings of the probe.
The attachment of the residential property marks the use of strict financial measures available under the NDPS Act to prevent accused persons from benefiting from assets allegedly connected with narcotics activities.
Following the attachment order, the owner has been prohibited from selling, transferring, leasing, mortgaging or creating any third-party interest in the property without approval from the competent authority.
Officials said such restrictions are aimed at preventing the disposal of assets during legal proceedings and ensuring that properties linked to illegal activities remain under regulatory control. The move is part of a wider enforcement approach where agencies attempt to weaken the economic foundation of drug networks.
Budgam Police said the action forms part of their continued campaign against the drug menace and the financial channels that support narcotics-related crimes. In recent years, law enforcement agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have increased focus on tracing money trails, identifying properties linked to drug offences and taking legal action against assets suspected to have been acquired through illegal means.
Officials believe that attacking the financial backbone of narcotics networks is essential to controlling drug trafficking and reducing its impact on society. The attachment of property under the NDPS Act is considered one of the strongest legal tools available to agencies dealing with organised narcotics activities.
Through such actions, authorities aim to create a deterrent effect by ensuring that those involved in drug-related offences cannot easily retain or benefit from assets associated with illegal operations. Police have maintained that strict action will continue against individuals involved in the supply, transportation and distribution of narcotic substances.
Drug trafficking and substance abuse have emerged as major security and social concerns in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Police and other agencies have been conducting regular operations involving arrests, investigations and financial scrutiny of suspected narcotics networks.
The Budgam action comes at a time when authorities are strengthening efforts to dismantle drug supply chains and prevent the spread of narcotics among young people. Security agencies have repeatedly stated that controlling drug-related activities requires action against both the people involved and the financial systems supporting them. Budgam Police have indicated that similar actions against narcotics-linked assets will continue as part of their strategy to disrupt illegal drug networks across the region.
