In a first ever crackdown on immovable properties of drug dealers in District Jammu, District Police Jammu under the supervision of Vinod Kumar, IPS (SSP Jammu), orchestrated a meticulously planned operation resulting in the freezing/ seizure of property (residential house) of approximately ₹ 50 lakhs at Rah Salyote tehsil Chowki-Choura District Jammu .This property belonged to the notorious drug dealer Rohit Dutta s/o Hoshiar Chand r/o Rah Salyote.
District police jammu executed this operation under sections 68-E read with 68-F of the NDPS Act of 1985, dealing with provisions against accuseds involved in drug peddling. The mandate has been provided for accuseds detained under PITNDPS ACT also.
The drug peddler Rohit Dutta S/o Hoshiar Chand R/o Rah Salyote is presently detained under PITNDPS Act by the Akhnoor police in a warrant issued by Divisional Commissioner Jammu and is lodged in district jail Kathua.
There are many cases against said accused including cases of drug peddling:
FIR No. 130/2020 u/s 304 IPC 8/21 NDPS Act P/S Kandi
FIR No. 67/2021 u/s 8/20/25 NDPS Act P/S Nowabad
FIR No. 43/2023 u/s 8/21 NDPS Act P/S Dharamshala .
The property, identified as ill-gotten gains acquired through illicit drug trafficking, was uncovered during thorough investigation and inquiry conducted by police team of Akhnoor Subdivision with the help of revenue teams .
This operation serves as a stern reminder of the unwavering commitment of the District police Jammu to eradicate the drug menace from our communities.
The local populace also lauded this proactive initiative, recognizing it as a pivotal step towards ensuring a safer and drug-free environment for all.
As part of the campaign, a strong message has been sent to curb the activities of drug peddlers by attaching the property of a notorious drug peddler. This action underscores the administration’s firm resolve to tackle drug-related issues and ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
The property attachment operation was conducted by the team headed SDPO Akhnoor, Mohan sharma , SHO Akhnoor Tariq Ahmed , Naib-Tehsildar Rah Salyote Ashfaq Ahmed under supervision of SP Rural Brijesh Sharma in presence of prominent people of area.
, orchestrated a meticulously planned operation resulting in the freezing/ seizure of property (residential house) of approximately ₹ 50 lakhs at Rah Salyote tehsil Chowki-Choura District Jammu .This property belonged to the notorious drug dealer Rohit Dutta s/o Hoshiar Chand r/o Rah Salyote.){kind=link}