In a significant effort to combat the drug trade in the region, Handwara Police have seized the property of notorious drug peddler Reyaz Ahmad Lone, a resident of Badrah Payeen. The attached property, valued at approximately ₹15 lakh, includes a two-story building, two shops, and one hall.
The action was carried out under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985. Lone has been implicated in several drug-related offenses, including Case FIR No. 84/2020, registered under Section 8/21 of the NDPS Act at Kralgund Police Station.
The investigation revealed that the property was obtained through proceeds from illegal drug trafficking. As a result, it was deemed to have been acquired unlawfully and was subsequently attached by the authorities. Lone is currently in detention under the provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act at Kote-Bilwal, Jammu.
This move highlights Handwara Police’s ongoing commitment to addressing the growing drug problem in the area. The local community has expressed support for the action, applauding the police for their decisive steps in dismantling illegal drug networks and seizing assets tied to illicit activities.
Authorities have reaffirmed their determination to carry out similar operations, aiming to disrupt the activities of drug traffickers and send a strong message to those involved in the narcotics trade.
