Budgam Police attach properties of Pak-based terror handlers

Budgam, July 16: In a major crackdown on cross-border terrorism, Budgam Police on Wednesday attached three properties belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist handlers under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

According to a statement issued by Police spokesperson, Budgam Police have attached three properties belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist handlers (JKNOP) located in Khag, Chewa Beerwah, and Harwani Khansahib in presence of concerned Executive Magistrate.

The action was carried out in connection with case FIR No. 58/2024 U/S 7/25 Indian Arms Act, 18, 20, 23 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of Police Station Khag, and under proceedings initiated U/S 25 of UAPA for attachment of properties used in terrorist activities, it reads.

The properties attached belong to the following accused persons presently operating from across the border, Manzoor Ahmad Chopan @ Rayees S/O Gh. Mohi-ud-din Chopan, R/O Harwani Khansahib (Double-storied residential house with premises at village Harwani Khansahib, Budgam under Khasra No. 763).

Mohammad Yousuf Malik @ Molvi S/O Ab. Rahim Malik, R/O Chewa Budgam (Double-storied residential house along with 05 Kanals, 13 Marlas of land at village Chewa Budgam under Khasra No. 151) and Bilal Ahmad Wani @ Umer S/O Gh. Ahmad Wani, R/O Nagbal Khag (Land measuring 19.5 Marlas situated at Khag under Khasra Nos. 1093 and 1094), it reads.

These terrorist handlers, operating from Pakistan, have been actively orchestrating and facilitating terrorist activities in the region for several years. The attachment of their properties is a part of the ongoing efforts to dismantle the logistical, financial, and operational networks of terror outfits and their cross-border sponsors. This decisive move sends a strong message to those involved in anti-national activities that such actions will invite strict legal consequences,” statement reads.

Budgam Police reiterates its commitment to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no individual or network is allowed to endanger the peace and security of the region, reads the statement. (JKNS)