STATE TIMES NEWS
SAMBA: In a decisive move against drug trafficking, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, under Operation Sanjeevani, has seized vehicles and frozen the bank account of a notorious drug peddler in accordance with Section 68F (Chapter 5A) of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
The action has been taken by Police Station Bari Brahmana against Mushtaq Ali alias Kaka, son of Shah Din alias Shauwa, resident of Gujjar Basti Sarore Adda. Ali, a fugitive, facing warrant for his arrest issued by Session Court Samba, in connection with FIR 05/2023 of NCB Jammu under the NDPS Act.
Two vehicles have been seized-a white Alto Car (JK08K-4524) and a Pular 150 Motorcycle in red-black colour (JK02CV-5416). Additionally, a bank account opened in the name of Baalo Bibi (mother of the accused) has been frozen.
These assets, acquired over the past six years, are believed to be the proceeds of narcotics sales, particularly the illicit substance ‘Chitta’.
Mushtaq Ali is a repeat offender, with six FIRs against him, including four under the NDPS Act forpeddling large quantities of narcotics, and two for attempt to murder and possession of weapons. Police’s actions not only aim to apprehend drug peddlers but also to seize the ill-gotten gains, thus deterring illegal narcotics trade in the region. “Samba Police reiterates its commitment to combat the drug menace and urges citizens to assist in this endeavour by providing any relevant information to law enforcement authorities, said SSP Vinay Sharma.