Poonch Police attach property of history-sheeter OGW active in PoJK

Poonch, Aug 30:  In a significant legal action, Poonch Police today attached immovable property measuring seven Marlas under Khasra No. 1223 Min, belonging to accused Over Ground worker of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist outfit, Mohd Azam, son of Mohd Akber, resident of Chapriyan, Tehsil Mandi, District Poonch.The attachment was carried out under the provisions of Section 88 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), following the directions of the  Court.The accused Mohd Azam is involved in FIR No. 27/2023 registered at Police Station Mandi. He had earlier exfiltrated to Pakistan/PoJK and has been operating from there. Subsequently, he was declared a proclaimed offender by the  Court. Despite sustained efforts, he continued to evade arrest, prompting the Court to order attachment of his property. Acting on these directions, Poonch Police, in close coordination with the Revenue authorities, executed the attachment of the said immovable property.This action highlights Poonch Police’s firm resolve to uphold the rule of law and ensure that absconders and proclaimed offenders face the consequences of their unlawful acts. Efforts are being intensified to trace and apprehend Mohd Azam.It is pertinent to mention that Mohd Azam is an active handler of the proscribed terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and is involved in multiple terror-related cases. After escaping to Pakistan/PoJK, he has been continuously engaged in subversive, terrorist activities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly targeting the Poonch-Rajouri region.