Authorities on Wednesday attached the residential property of former Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) president Mubeen Ahmad Shah in the Dalgate area of Srinagar. The action was carried out by a team from Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) acting on a directive from a designated National Investigation Agency (NIA) court.
Background of the Case
The NIA court had declared Shah a proclaimed offender in December last year. He was originally detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in August 2019 during the security crackdown that preceded the abrogation of Article 370. After his release on court orders, Shah relocated to Malaysia.
Ongoing Investigation
The property seizure is linked to an ongoing NIA investigation into funding and subversive activities. According to officials, the attachment is part of efforts to curb illegal financial networks supporting militancy in the region.
Impact and Reactions
The development has drawn attention to the legal actions against individuals declared proclaimed offenders. Local residents declined to comment on the attachment. The KCCI has not issued an official statement regarding the former president's case.
