Police attach properties of 7 terrorists hiding in PoK

Ramban, Nov 28: Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Kishtwar today seized the properties of seven Kishtwar based terrorists currently operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kishtwar, Javaid Iqbal Mir stated that the attachment of these properties follows meticulous investigation and intelligence inputs. FIR No. 272 of 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 DySP Vishal Sharma, Chief Investigating Officer, was presented before the NIA Special Court, Doda.

Earlier, 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.

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 special teams of senior officers accompanied by Executive Magistrates to execute the orders. The attached properties have been marked with signboards to notify the general public.

Police identified the seven terrorists whose properties were seized as Shahnawaz Ahmed of Chirool, Padyarna, Bashir Ahmed Mughal of Jugna Keshwan, Ghazi-ud-Din of Jugna Balna Keshwan, Sattar Din of Jugna Keshwan Jugna Keshwan, Imtiyaz Ahmed of Banderna Kishtwar, Muzaffer Ahmed of Semna Colony Zewar Kishtwar, and Javid Hussain Giri of Kundali Pochal

Meanwhile, ADGP, Jammu Zone, Anand Jain disclosed that 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 reaffirmed that such actions are part of a broader strategy aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem, ensuring that no asset is used to fund or support anti-national activities.

While issuing a warning, ADGP emphasised that those harboring anti-national intentions or providing any support to terrorists will face severe consequences. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activity.