In a significant step towards eliminating terror networks in Kishtwar district, the Special NIA court, Doda issued an order regarding attachment of properties of absconding 11 terrorists presently based at Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan. Senior Superintendent of Police, Kishtwar, Javed Iqbal stated that the action was executed after an in-depth investigation in case FIR No. 272/2022, registered under sections 120-B, 121-A IPC, and 13, 18, 39 of UAPA at Police Station Kishtwar.
The investigation, culminated in legal proceedings before the NIA Special Court, Doda. Earlier, he said that 36 Kishtwar based terrorists, operating from PoK and Pakistan, were declared absconders by the Court. Of these, he said that the properties measuring 52 Kanals 8.875 Marlas of 11 terrorists operating from POK/PAK were identified and attached as per legal provisions. Based on records, the Additional District and Sessions judge Sudesh Sharma, also the Special Judge NIA Court, Doda, issued attachment orders.
Acting on these directions, SSP Kishtwar formed special teams comprising senior officers of Police alongwith Executive Magistrates to ensure the execution of the Hon’ble court orders. The attached properties have been marked with signboards, notifying to the public of their attachment. The properties of those attached are Shabir Ahmed alias Junaid of Sewa Chatroo, Jamal Din Naik alias Mudassir of Sewa, Chatroo, Shabir Ahmed of Beigh Pura Singpura, Manzoor Ahmed of Zella, Chatroo, Ghulam Mohd Gujjar of Titwan Gurinal Chatroo, Ghulam Nabi alias Majid of R/O Sherri Sigdi, Mohd Shafi alias Amjad of Sherri Sigdi, Ghulam Hussain Sheikh of Sheikhpura Kuchhal, Bashir Ahmed Raina alias Showkat of Raina Mohalla, Kuchhal, Gulzar Ahmed alias Javid of Rather Mohalla, Kuchhal and Gulabu of Rahalthal Mughal Maidan. The ADGP Jammu Zone, Anand Jain revealed that properties of 18 additional absconding terrorists have been identified, and the process for their attachment is underway.
This will further tighten the noose on terror operatives, leaving no room for anti-national activities. Reaffirming the commitment to uproot terrorism, ADGP Jammu stated that such actions form part of a larger strategy aimed at disrupting the terror infrastructure, ensuring that no asset is misused to fund or support anti-national activities. In a strong message, Jain warned anti-national elements, overground workers, and sleeper cells to shun their activities and return to the mainstream.
He cautioned that anyone aiding or abetting terrorism will face the full force of the law. Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies by reporting any suspicious activity. This decisive crackdown serves as a stern reminder to all involved in anti-national activities that J&K Police remains resolute in safeguarding the region’s peace and security.
