In a major action against the terror ecosystem, Reasi Police on Thursday attached the immovable properties of five Pakistan-based terror handlers during the investigation of a terror-related case registered at Police Station Mahore.
According to police, the action was taken in connection with FIR No. 70/2024 registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Enemy Agents Ordinance/related applicable law.
The attachment proceedings were carried out by a police team led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mahore Parul Bhardwaj, along with the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Mahore, in the presence of the Executive Magistrate, Mahore, and local witnesses.
Police attached immovable properties allegedly belonging to five accused who, according to the investigation, are currently operating from Pakistan as terror handlers. The attached properties include seven kanals of land belonging to Alaf Din of Shajroo, 10 kanals and 11 marlas belonging to Ghulam Mohammad alias Gamma of Shajroo, 17 marlas belonging to Mohammad Ashraf of Chakrass (Mulass), seven kanals and three marlas belonging to Shabir Ahmad of Chakrass (Jamsalan), and eight kanals and one marla belonging to Bihar Din of Sildhar.
According to investigators, credible evidence established that the accused had exfiltrated to Pakistan for terrorist training and are presently operating from across the border, where they are allegedly promoting, facilitating and coordinating terrorist activities.
The investigation further revealed that the attached properties were liable to be alienated and that the proceeds could have been used to finance and sustain terrorist operations, police said.
Following approval from the Police Headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir, the properties were attached under the relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, to prevent their alleged misuse for terror financing.
Police said the action reflects its continued efforts to dismantle the financial infrastructure supporting terrorism by targeting assets linked to terror operatives and preventing the flow of resources to anti-national elements.
Reasi Police reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism through stringent legal measures and ensuring lasting peace, security and public safety in the region.
