Srinagar, Sep 23: In a significant development in its anti-militancy operations, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday attached a residential property in the Baramulla district of the Union Territory under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The action was taken in connection with a terror-related case registered in the north Kashmir district.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the property attachment was executed under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This legal provision allows for the forfeiture of assets that are deemed to be involved in or have facilitated unlawful activities.
The residential property in question is a double-storey house located in Namblan village of Sheeri. Official sources identified the owner of the attached property as Aijaz Ahmad Ganie. According to a police spokesman, during the course of the investigation, it was prima facie established that the property had been utilized for providing shelter and logistical support to militants, thereby facilitating their activities. This usage brought the property under the purview of the UAPA provisions concerning the proceeds of terrorism.
The attachment of the property was carried out after the police secured the necessary approval from the Director General of Police. This signifies a procedural adherence to the stringent requirements of the UAPA. Following the attachment, a public notice was prominently displayed at the property. This notice strictly prohibits any sale, transfer, lease, mortgage, or the creation of any third-party interest in the property, ensuring its status remains unaltered pending further legal proceedings.
A police spokesman stated that this action is a component of the Baramulla Police’s ongoing and sustained efforts to dismantle the logistical and support infrastructure of militant networks operating in the region. The authorities aim to proceed, strictly in accordance with the law, against individuals and properties found to be involved in facilitating militant activities. Such measures are intended to disrupt the operational capabilities of militant groups and deter future involvement in such activities.
The attachment under UAPA is a critical tool employed by law enforcement agencies to curb militant financing and support mechanisms. The Act, amended over time, provides for the designation of individuals and organizations as unlawful associations and allows for the attachment and forfeiture of their properties, thereby striking at the financial underpinnings of militancy.
The Chenab Times News Desk
