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NIA Attaches JeM Terrorist's Properties in 2017 CRPF Camp Attack Case

The National Investigation Agency has attached multiple properties belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed operative Fayaz Ahmed Magray in connection with a 2017 fidayeen attack on a CRPF camp. The attack in Lethpora, Pulwama, resulted in the deaths of five paramilitary personnel. Investigations revealed Magray was an active Over Ground Worker who helped plan the attack and conduct reconnaissance. The action, under the UA Act, aims to dismantle terror networks by targeting their financial assets.

Key Points: NIA Attaches JeM Operative's Properties in 2017 CRPF Attack

  • Properties attached in Pulwama
  • Linked to 2017 CRPF camp attack
  • Accused is JeM Over Ground Worker
  • Attack killed 5 CRPF personnel
  • Part of terror financing crackdown
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NIA attaches multiple properties of Jaish-e-Mohammed terror operative in J-K in 2017 CRPF Centre attack case

NIA attaches properties of Jaish-e-Mohammed operative Fayaz Ahmed Magray, an accused in the deadly 2017 CRPF camp attack in Jammu & Kashmir.

"These properties, deemed to be proceeds of terrorism, belonged to the accused Fayaz Ahmed Magray. - NIA"

New Delhi, April 22

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday attached several properties belonging to a Jaish-e-Mohammad terror operative in a 2017 case of Fidayeen attack on a CRPF camp, in which five paramilitary personnel were killed and three seriously injured, an official release said. The attachment action, taken under Section 33 of the UA Act, 1967, in pursuance of recent orders of the NIA Special Court at Jammu, comes as a major step towards dismantling the terror outfits operating in J-K.

"The immovable properties attached by NIA include several pieces of land and residential premises in Lethpora in Awantipora police station area of Pulwama district of J&K. These properties, deemed to be proceeds of terrorism, belonged to the accused Fayaz Ahmed Magray. Fayaz, who hailed from Lethpora, was arrested in connection with the case RC.10/2018/NIA/DLI in February 2019," the agency said.

NIA had charged him under various sections of the RPC and UA (P) Act in August 2019, and the trial against him is continuing, it added. The CRPF camp, located in Lethpora, was attacked on the night of December 30, 2017, by three unknown terrorists, armed with sophisticated weapons, explosives and ammunition. The trio had forced their way into the camp and attacked the personnel there before being killed in retaliatory action, the agency said. NIA Investigations had revealed Fayaz to be an active Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the proscribed JeM terror organisation in South Kashmir. He was found to have participated in the meetings with the terrorists who had planned and executed the deadly attack on the CRPF centre, the agency said.

"Along with two other men, identified as Noor Mohammad Tantray and Mudasir Ahmad Khan, Jaish operatives, he had also conducted a recce of the target camp, besides arranging weapons for Mudasir and subsequently helping him escape Lethpora. Noor Mohammad was killed in an encounter with security forces before the CRPF camp attack, while Mudasir was killed in another encounter later," it added.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's heartbreaking to read about the attack again. Five personnel lost their lives. While attaching properties is a good legal step, I hope the trial is expedited. The families of the martyrs deserve closure and swift justice.
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Aman W
The real story is the network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs). They provide the logistics, shelter, and local support. Cutting off their financial roots like this is crucial. More such actions needed across the valley.
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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. It's important that due process is followed meticulously in these cases. The legal framework (UA Act) must be applied correctly to ensure the action withstands any scrutiny and sets a strong precedent.
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Kavya N
This is a 2017 case, and the trial is still ongoing? Justice delayed is justice denied. While the property attachment is good, our system needs to be faster in prosecuting terror accused. The pace is frustrating.
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Vikram M
Salute to our security forces who neutralized the terrorists that night. These OGWs are equally responsible. Glad NIA is going after the ecosystem, not just the gunmen. Jai Hind.

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