Dehra Police Freeze Assets of Alleged Drug Peddler
The Dehra district police have ordered the freezing of movable and immovable properties worth approximately Rs 50.16 lakh belonging to an alleged habitual drug peddler and his family. The assets were reportedly accumulated through illicit means, according to an official statement issued on June 24, 2026.
The order was issued under Section 68F(1) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, which empowers authorities to attach properties derived from illegal drug trafficking.
Background of the Case
An FIR under Section 20 of the NDPS Act was registered at the Dehra police station on November 22, 2025, against Ram Pal, son of Bishamber Dass, a resident of Surajpur village in Dhaliara. The case followed the recovery of 3.628 kg of charas (cannabis) from a cupboard in his room. The market value of the seized contraband was estimated at Rs 3.50 lakh. During the search, police also recovered Rs 64,035 in cash, along with gold and silver jewellery.
Financial Investigation Reveals Illicit Wealth
According to Dehra Superintendent of Police (SP) Mayank Chaudhary, the police conducted an in-depth financial investigation that identified the accumulation of assets worth around Rs 50.16 lakh. These included motor vehicles, a house, and bank deposits. The identified properties were found to be in the name of the accused. Following the investigation, the Dehra Station House Officer (SHO) passed an order to freeze the properties. The case has been submitted to the Designated NDPS Court-cum-Competent Authority in Delhi for mandatory confirmation of the orders.
Habitual Offender with Previous Cases
The investigation also revealed that the accused, Ram Pal, is a habitual offender with a history of involvement in drug-related crimes. He was previously involved in four different cases, including three cases under the NDPS Act, all registered at the Dehra police station. This is the third major action taken by the Dehra police district in recent months. To date, assets worth Rs 89,65,026 have been frozen in three separate cases.
SP Mayank Chaudhary stated that the financial investigation, followed by the seizure and freezing of illegally amassed assets, along with preventive detention of habitual drug peddlers, is proving to be an effective deterrent against drug trafficking in the region.
