Police attach house linked to drug trafficking in Shopian

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached an immovable property worth ₹18,76,665 belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Shopian under its ongoing crackdown against narcotics-related activities.

According to a police statement, the attached property comprises a residential house belonging to Nazir Ahmad Lone, son of Rishi Lone, a resident of Kathohallan.

Police said the property was identified during investigation as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade of drugs and narcotics. The attachment was carried out in connection with FIR No. 27/2025 registered at Police Station Keller.

The statement said the attachment proceedings were conducted in the presence of a duly constituted police team, an Executive Magistrate, the Lambardar and the Chowkidar, ensuring compliance with all legal procedures and maintaining transparency.

Police said the action is part of its continued efforts to dismantle the financial infrastructure of narcotics trafficking by targeting assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of the illegal drug trade. — (KIMS)