Srinagar, May 14 (NVI): Police on Thursday attached an immovable property worth around ₹20 lakh belonging to an accused operating as a terror handler from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in north Kashmir’s Sopore area, officials said.
The attached property comprises 10 marlas of land located in Kehnusa area of Bandipora district and belongs to Majid Ahmad Sofi alias Bisati, a resident of New Colony Sopore.
According to police, the action was taken in connection with FIR No. 307/2023 registered at Police Station Sopore under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act.
Investigations have revealed that Sofi is presently operating from Pakistan/PoK as a terror handler affiliated with the banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and was allegedly involved in facilitating and orchestrating terrorist activities in the Kashmir Valley, officials said.
The property attachment was carried out in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, revenue officials and independent witnesses after completion of legal formalities under law.
Police said the action is part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem, choking terror funding and disrupting logistical support networks linked to terrioist organisations.
Officials said strict legal action will continue against individuals involved in terrorism, terror financing, harbouring terrorists or providing support to banned outfits.(NVI)
