In a significant move against cross-border terrorism, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached the property of a Hizbul Mujahideen terror handler operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The action was taken under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, aimed at dismantling the financial network supporting terrorist activities in the region.
Property Attachment Details
The attached property, located in the Baramulla district, belonged to a key Hizbul Mujahideen handler identified as a resident of PoK. The police have been tracking his activities for an extended period, gathering evidence of his involvement in orchestrating attacks and providing logistical support to militants in the Kashmir Valley. The attachment order, issued by the competent authority, includes a residential house and a piece of land.
Legal Framework and Action
The attachment was carried out under Section 25 of the UAPA, which empowers authorities to seize properties used for or derived from terrorist acts. This is part of a broader crackdown on terror financing, with the police working in coordination with central agencies to identify and neutralize assets linked to militancy. The property has been sealed, and further investigations are underway to trace other assets.
Senior police officials stated that this operation sends a strong message to handlers operating from across the border that their illegal assets in Jammu and Kashmir will not be spared. The police have also urged the public to report any suspicious activities or properties linked to terror groups.
Impact on Counter-Terrorism Efforts
This action is expected to disrupt the financial supply chain of Hizbul Mujahideen, a proscribed terrorist organization. Experts believe that targeting the economic backbone of terror groups is crucial for long-term peace in the region. The police have reiterated their commitment to continuing such operations against all terror handlers, irrespective of their location.
The development comes amid heightened security measures in Jammu and Kashmir, with security forces maintaining vigilance along the Line of Control (LoC) to prevent infiltration and cross-border terrorism.
