Jammu, Mar 6 (Reporter) Continuing with the crackdown on properties of drug dealers, Jammu Police on Wednesday attached the property of a drug dealer in the Akhnoor area here in the city outskirts. Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Dr Vinod Kumar, who orchestrated a meticulously planned operation resulting in the freezing and seizure of property (residential house), said that a property of a drug dealer worth Rs 50 lakhs has been attached at Rah Salyote Tehsil Chowki-Choura, Akhnoor. The property belonged to the notorious drug dealer Rohit Dutta. The SSP added that the Jammu Police executed this operation under sections 68-E read with 68-F of the NDPS Act of 1985, dealing with provisions against accused involved in drug peddling. The mandate has been provided for the accused detained under PITNDPS ACT also, adding, “the drug peddler 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 the said accused including several serious cases of Drug Peddling. The property, identified as proceeds of narcotic gains/acquired through illicit drug trafficking, was uncovered during thorough investigation and inquiry conducted by the Police team of Akhnoor Subdivision with the help of revenue authorities,” he said. He added that this operation serves as a stern reminder of the unwavering commitment of the District Police Jammu to eradicate the drug menace from Jammu District. 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. The property attachment operation was conducted by the team headed by SDPO Akhnoor, Mohan Sharma, SHO Akhnoor Inspector Tariq Ahmed, Naib-Tehsildar Rah Salyote Ashfaq Ahmed under the supervision of SP Rural Brijesh Sharma in the presence of prominent citizens of the area...////...