Himachal Police Hit Drug Peddlers Where it Hurts: Assets Worth Rs 1.01 Crore Frozen
As part of the anti-chitta campaign, Himachal Pradesh Police have frozen properties worth over Rs 1.01 crore linked to drug trafficking in Nurpur.
In a major blow to the financial backbone of narcotics trafficking, the Himachal Police freeze drug assets worth over Rs 1.01 crore in the Nurpur police district. This aggressive move is part of the state government's relentless "anti-chitta" campaign, aimed at eradicating the drug menace by targeting the wealth accumulated through illegal trade.
The Crackdown on Illegal Wealth
The freezing orders were officially confirmed on October 26 by the Competent Authority and Administrator in New Delhi. The action was taken under the stringent provisions of the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEM(FOP)A) and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
The operation follows a detailed financial investigation carried out by the Indora police station. The total value of the seized assets amounts to Rs 1,01,55,718, targeting three specific properties linked to individuals involved in drug trafficking.
Breakdown of the Frozen Assets
The crackdown identified and froze the following assets:
- Residential Property: A house in Chhanni village of Indora tehsil belonging to Dalviro, valued at Rs 61,96,561.
- Residential Structure and Assets: A home and household items belonging to Mithun, also known as Chhapar, valued at Rs 32,60,950.
- Vehicle: A car registered under the name of Gharo Devi, valued at Rs 6,98,207.
From Heroin Seizure to Asset Forfeiture
The roots of this case trace back to May 30, 2017, when an FIR was registered after police recovered 6.50 grams of heroin from Dalviro. The legal battle culminated on April 1, 2025, when Dalviro was convicted and sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh.
Following the conviction, the police initiated action under Section 68F(2) of Chapter V-A of the NDPS Act. This legal mechanism ensures that the accused cannot transfer, sell, or dispose of properties suspected to be the proceeds of crime.
A Strategy to Dismantle Drug Networks
Police officials stated that their strategy has evolved beyond mere arrests and drug seizures. By identifying and freezing assets, the authorities are systematically dismantling the financial networks that sustain the narcotics trade.
This latest operation has significantly boosted the total value of illicit assets frozen by the Nurpur police district, which has now reached a staggering Rs 31,71,61,429.
The police have urged the general public to come forward and share any information regarding drug trafficking. They emphasized that community cooperation is vital to strengthening the anti-chitta campaign and completely breaking the chains of narcotics networks.