According to police, the attached immovable property belongs to Irfan Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Ashraf Dar, a resident of Humhama. Investigators allege that the property was acquired through proceeds linked to illicit drug trafficking activities.
By invoking financial attachment clauses of the NDPS Act, law enforcement agencies aim to ensure that individuals involved in the narcotics trade are stripped not only of their liberty but also of assets accumulated through illegal means.
Targeting the Economics of Drug Trade
Senior police officials stated that the action forms part of a broader strategy to combat drug abuse and trafficking by targeting the economic foundations of the narcotics ecosystem. Rather than limiting enforcement to arrests and seizures, authorities are increasingly focusing on confiscation of properties and monetary assets.
“Drug trafficking is sustained by financial gains. By attaching properties and freezing assets, we aim to send a strong deterrent message,” a police official said, adding that similar actions will continue against offenders across the district.
Growing Concern Over Drug Abuse in Kashmir
The attachment comes amid rising concern over the spread of substance abuse in Kashmir, particularly among youth. Law enforcement agencies, health departments, and civil society groups have repeatedly warned that drug addiction poses a serious threat to social stability and public health.
In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir Police have ramped up enforcement under the NDPS Act, conducting targeted operations, awareness campaigns, and rehabilitation referrals to address both supply and demand aspects of the problem.
Public Cooperation Sought
Budgam Police have urged residents to actively cooperate in the fight against drugs by sharing credible information related to drug peddling and distribution networks. Officials stressed that community participation is vital to building a drug-free society.
Citizens have been assured that informant identities will be kept confidential and that strict action will be taken against anyone found involved in narcotics-related activities.
Legal Backing and National Framework
The NDPS Act provides stringent legal mechanisms for confiscation of properties derived from drug-related अपराध. Section 68-F empowers authorities to provisionally attach assets believed to be acquired from proceeds of illicit drug trafficking, pending confirmation by competent authorities.
Similar enforcement measures have been encouraged nationwide as part of India’s broader anti-narcotics policy framework, as outlined by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Narcotics Control Bureau.
Message of Zero Tolerance
The attachment of the Humhama property sends a clear signal that Budgam Police are adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards drug trafficking. By striking at both criminal operations and their economic rewards, authorities hope to deter potential offenders and disrupt existing networks.
Police officials reiterated that the crackdown will continue with sustained momentum, combining legal action, financial investigations, and community outreach to curb the drug menace in the district.