Srinagar, Nov 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Kishtwar on Thursday attached the properties of seven absconding terrorists currently operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan.
It is part of an intensified crackdown on terrorism and underscores J&K Police’s commitment to dismantling terror infrastructure.
ADGP Jammu Zone, Anand Jain told Rising Kashmir that they have attached properties of 7 absconding terrorists in Kishtwar district.
“Properties of 29 additional absconding terrorists have been identified. The process for their attachment is underway and will be completed shortly, further tightening the noose around terror operatives,” he said.
ADGP Jain further said that such actions are part of a broader strategy aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem. No asset is used to fund or support anti-national activities, he added.
“Those harboring anti-national intentions or providing any support to terrorists will face severe consequences. Citizens should remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activity, ADGP Jain added.
Meanwhile SSP Kishtwar, Javaid Iqbal Mir said 36 terrorists from Kishtwar operating from PoK/Pakistan were declared absconders by the NIA Court, Doda. Among these, seven terrorists had their properties identified for attachment as part of the legal proceedings, he said.
SSP said that the attachment of these properties follows meticulous investigation and intelligence inputs. FIR No. 272/2022, registered under sections 120-B, 121-A IPC, and 13, 18, 39 of UAPA at Police Station Kishtwar, laid the groundwork for this action.
“The investigation, led by Dy. SP Vishal Sharma, Chief Investigating Officer, was presented before the Hon’ble NIA Special Court, Doda,” he said.
A police spokesman said that after reviewing the evidence, the Judge NIA Special Court, Doda Sudesh Sharma, issued attachment orders under Section 83 CrPC vide order No. 757-59/FTC/D/NIA dated 27-11-2024.
“Following the directions of the NIA Court, Doda, SSP Kishtwar formed a Special Teams comprised of senior officers accompanied by Executive Magistrates to execute the orders. The attached properties have been marked with signboards to notify the general public,” he added.
The details of attached properties included Shahnawaz Ahmed S/O Gh. Mohd R/O Chirool Padyarna, Land: 9.5 Marlas under Survey No. 139/1492/1118/1081/866 at Bhagna, Tehsil Nagseni.
Bashir Ahmed Mughal S/O Gh. Qadir Mughal R/O Jugna Keshwan, 10 Marlas under Survey No. 936 min at Village Keshwan, Gazi-ud-Din S/O Mohd Ayoub Gujjer R/O Jugna Balna Keshwan, 2.5 Marlas under Survey No. 1321/887/6 min at village Keshwan.
Sattar Din S/O Mehar Din Gujjer R/O Jugna Keshwan 1 Kanal & 5 Marlas under Survey No. 966 at village Keshwan, Imtiyaz Ahmed S/O Aziz Mohd. Sheikh R/O Banderna Kishtwar 1 Kanal & 4 Marlas under Survey No. 330/710/1155/513 at village Lachdayaram
Muzaffer Ahmed S/O Abdul Samad Dev R/O Semna Colony Zewar Kishtwar, 1 Kanal & ½ Marla under Survey No. 5586/5045/1098 min at village Kishtwar and Javid Hussain Giri S/O Mod. Amin Giri R/O Kundali Pochal, 13 Marlas & 205 sq.ft. under Survey No. 201 min at Village Pochal