 Early Times Report
Kulgam, May 2: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Kulgam Police have dismantled an inter-state drug network and attached illegally acquired property worth Rs 92.73 lakh at Beli Charana in Jammu, officials said.
The action stems from a case registered on March 20, 2026, when a police team from Qazigund Police Station apprehended a suspicious individual during routine patrolling at Kurigam near the Railway Station Qazigund. The accused, identified as Mohammad Rafiq Mir of Panzinara, Srinagar, was found in possession of approximately 16 grams of heroin, commonly known as brown sugar.
Following the recovery, FIR No. 43/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act was registered and investigation was initiated.
During sustained interrogation, the accused revealed that the contraband was sourced from Bagh Hussain Kasana, a resident of Channore Basti Gajansu, Jammu, currently residing at Nikki Tawi. Acting on this disclosure, police obtained a search warrant and conducted a raid at the suspect’s residence, leading to the recovery of 265 grams of heroin-like substance.
Subsequently, Section 29 of the NDPS Act was invoked, and the accused Bagh Hussain Kasana was arrested on March 22, 2026.
Investigations revealed that the accused was actively involved in inter-state drug trafficking, supplying narcotics across various parts of the Kashmir Valley for monetary gains. Police further found that he had no legitimate source of income and had been engaged in drug peddling for a considerable period. He is currently lodged in District Jail Anantnag.
A detailed financial probe conducted by the investigating team led to the identification and attachment of immovable assets acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking at Beli Charana, Jammu. These include land valued at approximately Rs 71.52 lakh and a residential house worth around Rs 21.21 lakh, taking the total to Rs 92.73 lakh.
Senior Superintendent of Police Kulgam, Anayat Ali Choudhary, reiterated the police’s commitment to dismantling drug networks and taking strict action against those involved in narcotics trade or its facilitation. He also urged the public, particularly the youth, to stay away from drugs and encouraged citizens to share any information related to drug trafficking, assuring complete confidentiality.
Kulgam Police reaffirmed its resolve to eradicate the menace of drugs and warned that stringent legal action will continue against offenders, with public cooperation playing a key role in building a drug-free society. |