J&K: Police seize motorcycle bought with drug money in Reasi

Jammu, Nov 17 (IANS) Police in J&K’s Reasi district said on Monday that continuing its operations against drug smuggling and the finances generated from such unlawful activities, it has seized a motorcycle bought from drug money.

A police statement claimed that in continuation of its sustained drive against drug peddlers and in a determined effort to dismantle the illicit narcotics network, District Police Reasi today attached illegally acquired property belonging to a notorious drug peddler.

“A motorcycle bearing registration number JK02CP-5240, owned by accused Mohd Razak, son of Gafoor Ahmed, resident of Treen, Tehsil Katra, District Reasi, has been attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, 1985. The action follows a thorough financial investigation conducted by Police Station Katra during the course of FIR No. 198/2025 U/S 8/21/22/29 NDPS Act, P/S Katra,” police said.

Police further said that the enquiry established that the said vehicle was purchased from the proceeds of illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, qualifying it as an illegally acquired asset under NDPS provisions.

“The attachment marks another significant step in the ongoing crackdown on drug traffickers. District Police Reasi remains committed to acting firmly against offenders by not only arresting those involved in the supply chain but also targeting and seizing properties raised through illegal drug money.

A police official said that the general public has widely appreciated this decisive action, praising the strong stance of Reasi Police in curbing the drug menace and choking the financial gains of offenders involved in narcotics trafficking.

“The entire operation was carried out by SHO police station Katra inspector, “Ranjeet Singh under the close supervision of SDPO Katra Bhishm Dubey, and SP Katra Vipan Chandran,” he said.

Meanwhile SSP Reasi, Paramvir Singh, reiterated the resolve of Reasi police to continue its relentless efforts against drug trafficking to safeguard the youth and maintain peace and security in the district.

–IANS

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