Sopore police attach property used for sheltering terrorists

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said it has attached a residential property for its use in providing shelter and logistical support to terrorists involved in unlawful and anti-national activities.

Sopore Police in a statement said the property comprises a single-storey house along with land, owned by Javaid Ahmad Dar, a resident of Reban Sopore in Baramulla district.

The attachment has been made in connection with FIR registered at Sopore police station under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Sections 7/25 of the Arms Act.

According to the police, during the course of investigation, it was found that the said property was wilfully used for harbouring terrorists and facilitating their stay, thereby aiding the execution of terror activities in the Sopore area.

“Acting on the gathered evidence, and after obtaining necessary approval from the competent authority, the said property has been attached as per legal provisions under UAPA,” a police spokesperson said.

“Sopore Police reiterates its firm commitment to dismantling the terror ecosystem operating in the area by targeting not just the operatives but also those providing shelter, support and resources to them,” he added.

He advised the general public to refrain from extending any kind of support—tangible or intangible—to terrorists or their associates, failing which strict action under the provisions of law shall follow.