Bandipora, Nov 06(KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday seized a freezes a bank account linked to a notorious drug smuggler from Shilvat area of Sumbal in north Kashmir's Bandipora district.

An senior police officer said that the account, registered in the name of narcotics smuggler, Aamir Rashid Sheikh, the son of Abdul Rashid Sheikh and a resident of Shilvat Sumbal, was found to contain savings amounting to Rs 1,70,807. The action was taken under Section 68F(2) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, as confirmed by the Competent Authority & Administrator, SAFEM (New Delhi), he said.

He further said that this measure is a part of the ongoing War On Drugs campaign initiated by the Bandipora police to curb the illegal drug trade. "The freezing of the account is a strategic move to stem the financial resources of drug smugglers and to disrupt their illicit operations," he added.

The police he said have intensified their efforts to crackdown on drug-related crimes and have been vigilant in tracking and seizing the financial assets of people involved in such illegal activities. "This step is part of a broader strategy to weaken the financial foundations of the narcotics trade and to deter those engaged in drug smuggling and distribution," the officer added.

He also said that the Bandipora police have maintained an unyielding stance against drug-related offenses, determined to eradicate the drug menace from the district.

"The people needs to actively engage in unveiling the prevalence of the drug menace in Bandipora, collaborating with the local police force in this critical battle. Through this unified effort, the district can effectively combat and eliminate drug abuse. Furthermore, spreading awareness in every village is vital, and senior citizens and Mosque Imams play an integral role in educating against the perils of drug abuse," stated the official(KNS).