Jammu, May 25:
In a major blow to the local narcotics network, the Reasi Police have attached immovable properties worth an estimated ₹45 lakhs belonging to a notorious drug smuggler. The action, executed under the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan” (Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir Campaign), targets the financial roots of the illicit drug trade in the region.
The Seizure
A specialized police team, led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Katra, targeted the assets of Jamad Ali (also known as Jamat), son of Abdul Haq, residing in Kheri Paroh, Tehsil Katra.
The attached assets include two residential houses valued at approximately ₹45 lakhs. Investigating officials state that these properties were acquired using illicit funds directly generated from the narcotics trade.
The seizure was executed under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, which empowers law enforcement to freeze or attach property derived from, or used in, illicit drug trafficking.
Profile of a Repeat Offender
Jamad Ali has a history of narcotics offenses in the holy town of Katra and its surrounding areas. According to official records, he is currently facing charges in four separate major drug cases registered at the Katra Police Station over the last six years:
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2020: FIR No. 22/2020 under Sections 8, 21, and 22 of the NDPS Act.
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2022: FIR No. 217/2022 under Sections 8, 15, and 25 of the NDPS Act.
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2025: FIR No. 145/2025 under Sections 8, 21, and 22 of the NDPS Act.
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2025: FIR No. 322/2025 under Sections 8, 21, and 22 of the NDPS Act.
Law Enforcement Action: Due to his status as a habitual offender and the threat he posed to the community, authorities previously booked Ali under the stringent PITNDPS Act (Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act). He is currently lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal in Jammu.
Community Appeal for a Drug-Free Society
The Reasi Police reiterated their aggressive stance against drug peddling, emphasizing that hitting smugglers financially is key to dismantling their networks.
Local authorities have urged citizens to come forward and assist law enforcement. The police department released a statement appealing to the general public to share any information regarding drug trafficking, peddling, or substance abuse to collectively achieve the goal of a completely drug-free society.
