Pulwama Police Complete Court-Ordered Auction of 487 Seized Apple Boxes
Pulwama, Jan 12: In strict compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge (NDPS), Pulwama, the SIT NDPS Pulwama today successfully conducted a public auction of 487 apple boxes seized in connection with FIR No. 03/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act of Police Station Litter, through a transparent and competitive bidding process.
The auction proceedings were held at Police Station Litter and conducted strictly in accordance with prescribed legal procedures. The process was carried out in the presence of the Executive Magistrate 1st Class, Litter, the Horticulture Area Marketing Officer along with his team, besides independent witnesses and participating bidders, ensuring full transparency and fairness.
Upon completion of the bidding process, Manzoor Ahmad Wani, S/o Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Wani, R/o Shopian, emerged as the highest bidder at the rate of ₹670 per apple box. The total auction amount of ₹3,26,290/- (Rupees Three Lakh Twenty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Ninety only) has been duly deposited into the bank account of the Special NDPS Court, Pulwama, following due legal process.
Pulwama Police reiterated that the entire auction process was conducted strictly under court directions and in full compliance with law, reflecting the department’s commitment towards transparency, accountability and adherence to legal procedures.
