NIA attaches assets of accused linked to Pak-backed terror conspiracy case
New Delhi, June 17
As part of its continuing anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency on Wednesday attached two properties of a key accused in a Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy case, linked with Hijbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The properties belong to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, who was found by the NIA to be involved in the smuggling of arms, ammunition and explosives from Pakistan through the Line of Control (LoC).
NIA said the weapons and explosives were further supplied to terrorists of the banned HM and LeT terror organisations for unleashing terror activities in the Kashmir valley.
The attached properties, located in Kanispora village in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, include a residential house built on land measuring 7.5 marlas and a piece of land measuring six marlas, on which a shed had been constructed. The two properties were attached as part of the action carried out under Section 33 (1) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, pursuant to the orders of the NIA Special Court, Jammu.
NIA investigations had also found Lone to be actively involved in receiving and transferring funds to the terrorists.
NIA had arrested Lone in September 2020 and chargesheeted him in March 2021 under various provisions of the UAPA .
Trial is ongoing against Lone in case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU in the NIA Special Court, Jammu.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, some action against those funding terror. But we need to see if the trial leads to conviction. Too many cases drag on for years. Hope justice is swift!
Strong message to those who think they can operate with impunity. Asset attachment is a powerful tool to disrupt these networks. Proud of our agencies' efforts! 🇮🇳
I support the action but I hope we also focus on rehabilitation of youth who are misled into such activities. Just punishing without addressing root causes might not be enough long-term.
Pakistan-sponsored terrorism is a reality we face every day in J&K. NIA is doing great work but we need more such actions against the handlers across the border. Stop glorifying terrorists! 😡
Every terrorist asset seized is a victory for peace. But I wonder how many more are still out there funding violence. Need a comprehensive crackdown.
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