₹60 lakh house attached under NDPS Act; 3 drug peddlers arrested

Police have attached a two‑storey residential house valued at ₹60 lakh in Anchidora, Anantnag, following the arrest of three individuals linked to drug trafficking. The property belongs to Aasif Hussain Khan, alias Soab Don, who is described as a notorious drug peddler from the region. The attachment was carried out as part of a sustained crackdown on the illegal narcotics network under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

The operation reflects the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to dismantle drug trafficking rings in the district. Officials said the crackdown aims to disrupt the supply chain and seize assets that are tied to illicit activities. The three accused were taken into custody earlier this week; they are alleged to have been involved in the distribution of narcotics, though specific details about their roles have not been released.

The house, a two‑storey structure in a suburban locality, was identified as the primary residence of the alleged kingpin. Its attachment signals a broader strategy to target not only the individuals involved in drug peddling but also the material assets that support their operations. By seizing the property, authorities hope to send a clear message that involvement in the drug trade will result in significant legal and financial consequences.

The case is part of a larger enforcement drive in Anantnag and surrounding areas, where police have been actively targeting illegal drug networks. Further investigations and legal proceedings are expected to follow the arrests and the property attachment. Officials indicated that the action serves as a deterrent to others who might be engaged in similar activities, emphasizing the seriousness with which drug-related offenses are treated under the NDPS Act.

Source: Hindustan Times