Poonch Police Strike Narco-Terror Network as SAFEMA Confirms Forfeiture of Drug Peddler’s Property

POONCH, JANUARY 02, 2026 — Marking a major victory in the fight against the narco-terror ecosystem, the Competent Authority under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) has officially confirmed the attachment of a residential property belonging to a notorious drug peddler in District Poonch.

The property, a residential house valued at approximately ₹60 lakh, belongs to Sajjad Hussain Shah, a habitual offender from Potha, Surankote. Previously frozen by the Surankote Police Station, the formal forfeiture follows a rigorous legal process and financial investigation, proving that the asset was acquired through the proceeds of illegal narcotics trafficking.

The accused, Sajjad Hussain Shah, is currently incarcerated at District Jail Udhampur under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. This latest legal confirmation is a cornerstone of the Jammu & Kashmir Police’s aggressive strategy to dismantle the financial infrastructure that fuels both drug addiction and regional terror activities.

By targeting high-value assets, law enforcement aims to cripple the economic power of narco-smugglers who exploit the region’s youth for illicit gain.District Police Poonch has intensified its intelligence-led operations, resulting in the attachment of properties worth several crores and the freezing of numerous bank accounts linked to suspicious transactions in recent months. Authorities emphasized that this “financial war” on drugs will continue unabated until the entire network is dismantled. Highlighting the importance of community partnership, the District Police urged citizens to continue sharing credible information to help maintain public safety and eradicate the drug menace from the region.