Police attach immovable property of Hizbul Mujahideen-linked proclaimed offender in Sopore

Srinagar, May 16: Continuing its sustained crackdown against the terror ecosystem and anti-national elements, Sopore Police today attached immovable property of a proclaimed offender involved in Case FIR No. 02/2008 registered at Police Station Panzalla under Section 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act.

The proclaimed offender has been identified as Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi, son of Abdul Kabir Qureshi, resident of Nadihal Rafiabad.

Officials said the investigations have revealed that the accused had illegally crossed over to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) for obtaining illegal arms and ammunition training and is linked with the banned terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. He is presently operating in coordination with the Hizbul Mujahideen terror network from Pakistan.

The attachment proceedings were carried out in collaboration with the Revenue Department in respect of land measuring 02 Kanals at Lashdaej Nadihal, valued in lakhs.

The accused had been evading legal proceedings for a prolonged period despite sustained efforts and was accordingly declared a Proclaimed Offender by the Hon’ble Court under Section 88 CrPC. Subsequently, in compliance with the orders of the Hon’ble Court, attachment proceedings were executed after due verification through revenue records and local enquiry. The process was carried out in the presence of Revenue officials and independent witnesses after observing all codal formalities.

This is the third such attachment action carried out by Sopore Police within the last three days as part of the intensified crackdown on terror handlers, absconders and anti-national elements linked with terrorist organisations. These actions form part of the continuous and sustained efforts of J&K Police to dismantle the terror/separatist ecosystem, disrupt terror networks, choke support structures and take stringent legal action against individuals involved in activities prejudicial to the security and integrity of the nation, officials said.

J&K Police reiterated their firm commitment to continue lawful and strict action against individuals involved in terrorism, terror financing, harbouring or supporting terrorist organisations in any manner.