Police attach properties of 3 Pak-based terror handlers

In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures in Central Kashmir, Budgam Police have attached three properties belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist handlers, said officials.

A police spokesperson said the properties were located in Khag, Chewa Beerwah and Harwani Khansahib. According to him, the action was carried out in connection with a FIR registered under various sections at Khag police station, and under proceedings initiated under Section 25 of UAPA for attachment of properties used in terrorist activities. According to the Kashmir Police, the action was taken in the presence of concerned executive magistrates.

The attached properties belong to Manzoor Ahmad Chopan, who had a double-storied house at Harwani Khansahib village, Budgam. The second person is Mohammad Yousuf Malik, who had a double-storied house along with land at Chewa Budgam village. Third person is Bilal Ahmad Wani, with land situated at Khag.

According to the police spokesperson, these terrorist handlers, operating from Pakistan, have been actively orchestrating and facilitating terrorist activities in the region for several years.

“The attachment of their properties is a part of the ongoing efforts to dismantle the logistical, financial and operational networks of terror outfits and their cross-border sponsors,” he said, adding, “This decisive move sends a strong message to those involved in anti-national activities that such actions will invite strict legal consequences.”

“Budgam Police reiterates its commitment to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no individual or network is allowed to endanger the peace and security of the region,” the spokesperson added.