Property of terror associate attached in Sopore: Police

Sopore, Aug  23: Sopore Police on Friday carried out the attachment of a single storey residential house belonging to a terror associate Abdul Rashid Najar  of Naseem Bagh Krankshivan Colony Sopore along with land measuring 1 Kanal and 1 marla falling under Khasra no 237/1 in estate Amargrah Sopore.

The attachment was executed under the provisions of section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, after receiving approval from the competent authority.

The attachment has been made in case FIR No. 307/2023, registered under sections 13, 18, 18B, 19, 20, 23, 39 UA(P) Act, 7/25 Arms Act,  and 4/5 Explosives Substances of Police Station Sopore.

"This action reaffirms the commitment of the Sopore Police to combat terrorism and disrupt the support structures that enable these nefarious activities. By targeting the assets of terror associates, the authorities aim to undermine their ability to fund and facilitate terrorist operations," police said.

"The attachment of the property is a part of the ongoing efforts to choke the financial and logistical support for terrorist organizations and their enablers. This operation sends a strong message that the law enforcement agencies will not relent in their pursuit of those who seek to undermine the peace and stability of the Police District."