In a significant action against narco-terror networks operating in Jammu &
Kashmir, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir today attached
immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir
(PoJK)-based operative of the proscribed terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba
(LeT), who is involved in a major narco-terror case being investigated by the
agency.
The action pertains to Case FIR No. 03/2023 of Police Station ANTF, initially
registered by the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) and subsequently
transferred to SIA Kashmir for specialised investigation in view of the larger
terror financing and cross-border narco-terror ramifications emerging during
investigation.
Investigations conducted by SIA Kashmir revealed that accused
Zameer
Ahmad Lone
S/o Ahmad Gul Lone R/o Mandiyan Keran, Kupwara,
presently
operating from PoJK and affiliated with the banned terrorist organisation LeT,
was actively engaged in narco-terror activities aimed at destabilising peace
and security in the Union Territory. The accused had earlier been declared a
proclaimed offender by the competent court for evading arrest and
continuing anti-national activities from across the border.
Pursuant to a detailed application filed by SIA Kashmir before the Competent Court,
the Court,
after examining the material placed on record, passed ordered for attachment
of the property belonging to the absconding accused.
In compliance to the court orders, SIA Kashmir today attached immovable
property measuring 01 Kanal and 14.37 Marlas falling under Khasra No. 113
situated at Mandiyan Keran, Kupwara. The attachment proceedings were
executed by a specialised SIA team in the presence of the Executive
Magistrate and local revenue officials strictly in accordance with the
prescribed legal procedure.
Earlier, SIA Kashmir had also filed a comprehensive charge sheet before the
competent court in the case after uncovering substantial evidence relating to
narco-smuggling, terror financing and cross-border terror links.
The action underscores the firm resolve of SIA Kashmir to dismantle the
entire ecosystem of terrorism, including terror financing and narco-terror
networks operating from across the border.
SIA remains committed to
identifying, investigating and taking stringent legal action against individuals
and entities involved in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and
security of the nation.
Moreover,In line with the broader national mission of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Jammu & Kashmir UT continues to intensify its efforts to combat drug abuse and dismantle narcotics networks that fuel terrorism. SIA Kashmir, in coordination with other law enforcement and civil agencies, remains committed not only in investigation of narco- terror cases but also to supporting preventive and awareness initiatives aimed at building a drug-free society
