ED files chargesheet against Hizb terrorists

New Delhi, Jan 27: The Enforcement Directorate Saturday said that it has submitted a chargesheet in a money laundering case related to terror financing in Kashmir, naming several individuals associated with Hizbul Mujahideen in the complaint.

The prosecution complaint was filed before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Srinagar on January 25.

The accused listed in the chargesheet include Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh, Mushtaq Ahmad Kambay, and Muhammad Iqbal Khan.

The court has acknowledged the chargesheet and issued notices to the accused for the initiation of the trial.

The ED’s case originated from a July 2015 FIR by the J&K Police in Kulgam district against Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh, Mushtaq Ahmad Kambay, Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Muhammad Abbas Sheikh, and Tauseef Ahmad Sheikh registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Muhammad Abbas Sheikh and Tauseef Ahmad Sheikh were killed in an encounter with security forces.

The accused were allegedly involved in raising funds for terrorist activities in Kashmir under the directions of the Hizb.

This led to the generation of substantial proceeds of crime.The investigation revealed that a portion of the proceeds, consisting of 33 gold coins and Rs 17.50 lakh in cash, was intended for use in terrorist activities.