In an unprecedented move, the Baramulla Police has taken the fight against drug peddlers to an entirely new level. During this year alone, they have successfully frozen properties belonging to drug smugglers, amounting to a staggering value of Rs. 2.1 Crores.
The seized assets as per data available with The Web Story including three residential houses, three private vehicles with an estimated value of 90.02 lacs, and an astonishing cash amount of Rs. 1.2 Crore.
The crackdown targeted drug smuggling hotspots in Pattan, Kreeri, Kamalkote Uri, and Nambla Uri Baramulla, operating under the ambit of sections 68-E read with 68-F (1) of the NDPS Act of 1985.
The freezing of properties is an extremely stringent provision within the NDPS Act, specifically designed to empower law enforcement agencies to take decisive action against drug peddlers who have amassed wealth through illicit drug trades.
This strategic move serves not only as a potent deterrent to existing drug peddlers but also sends a clear message to potential perpetrators who may be contemplating entering the nefarious world of drug trafficking.
The resounding success achieved by the Baramulla Police is a testament to their unwavering resolve to eliminate the scourge of drug peddling from the region. It sends a powerful message to those involved in this nefarious trade that their ill-gotten gains will not go unchecked.
