In a step towards dismantling the financial infrastructure supporting terrorism, Police in Sopore on Friday said to have attached bank credits amounting to Rs 18,93,426, identified as proceeds of terrorism, in connection with FIR No. 105/2024 registered at Police Station Sopore.
The case is being investigated under Sections 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 38, 39, 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Section 7/25 of the Arms Act. The attachment was carried out following due approval from the competent authority under the UA(P) Act, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency.
“The action marks a crucial move in the ongoing crackdown against terror financing networks and logistical support systems aiding terrorist organisations and their affiliates.”
“J&K Police remain firmly committed to dismantling the entire terror ecosystem—ideological, operational and financial. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that can help isolate and eliminate threats to peace and national security,” the statement reads, (KNO)