Jammu, February 15: Continuing its relentless fight against the drug trade, the Jammu Police took strict action today by attaching two residential properties, worth lakhs of rupees, belonging to two notorious drug peddlers in the Rajeev Nagar area of PS Bahu Fort, Jammu District.
The attached properties belong to:
- Poonam W/O Late Satveer, Resident of Rajeev Nagar, Jammu
- Khemo Devi W/O Late Sudesh Kumar, Resident of Rajeev Nagar, Jammu
The action was taken under the provisions of Section 68(E) (F) of the NDPS Act, 1985, after investigating officers found that the value of these properties exceeds the known income sources of the accused. It is believed that the properties were illegally acquired through the proceeds of the narcotic drug trade.
The valuation of the properties was jointly conducted by the Revenue Department and the R&B Department. The attachment process was carried out in the presence of an Executive Magistrate and a team of police officers, including SP South Jammu, SDPO East, DSP (P) Nadiya Farooq, DSP (P) Zarqa, SHO Bahu Fort, SHO Channi Himmat, and ICPP Narwal.
The accused have been linked to multiple FIRs:
- Poonam has been involved in 3 FIRs, including:
- FIR 73/2020, U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act, PS Bahu Fort, Jammu
- FIR 170/2023, U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act, PS Bahu Fort, Jammu
- FIR 12/2024, U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act, PS Bahu Fort, Jammu Notably, Poonam was previously booked under PIT-NDPS and had been released from jail three months ago before being found again involved in drug trafficking.
- Khemo Devi and her family have been linked to 4 FIRs, including:
- FIR 21/2018, U/S 8/20 NDPS Act, PS Bahu Fort, Jammu
- FIR 164/2018, U/S 8/20 NDPS Act, PS Bahu Fort, Jammu
- FIR 1/2024, U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act, PS Bahu Fort
- FIR 59/2024, U/S 8/21/22 NDPS Act, PS Bahu Fort
This action reflects the Jammu Police’s unwavering commitment to fighting the drug menace in the region. The operation has received widespread appreciation from the local community, netizens, and respected members of society. Jammu Police remain resolute in their efforts to combat the drug trade with full force.
