Srinagar Police demolish illegal house of habitual drug peddler in Noorbagh

SRINAGAR, MAY 4: In a major move under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, Srinagar Police demolished an illegal residential structure belonging to a notorious drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area today.

The accused, Mohammad Irfan Sheikh, also known as Iff, is identified as a habitual narcotics offender with multiple cases registered against him under the NDPS Act at Safakadal and Sangam police stations. Investigations revealed that the structure was built illegally on land acquired and developed using financial proceeds generated directly from the illicit drug trade.

The demolition was carried out following a thorough legal process and coordination with revenue authorities after it was confirmed that the construction lacked any lawful authority.

Authorities noted that several family members and close associates of the accused are also reportedly involved in various narcotics cases across the region, suggesting a broader network of criminal activity.

By dismantling the property, Srinagar Police aim to send a strong message that assets gained through drug trafficking will be seized or destroyed.

,Law enforcement reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward narcotics and urged the public to continue supporting efforts to eliminate the drug menace from society.