J&K Police Attach Property of Militancy Accused in Udhampur
1.3 Marla Land Seized Under UAPA in Basantgarh Village
Authorities Bar Sale or Transfer of Property Linked to Terror Activities
FIR No. 23/2024 Forms Basis for Legal Action Against Mohd Shafiq
Basantgarh Forest Belt Has Seen Several Militancy-Related Operations
Udhampur, June 24, KNT: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday attached immovable property belonging to a terror accused currently in judicial custody, in a significant crackdown under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district.
According to officials, a plot measuring 1.3 marlas of land—equivalent to over 350 square feet—registered under Khasra No. 232 and located in Kadwah village of Basantgarh, was seized as part of an ongoing investigation connected to FIR No. 23/2024. The property belongs to Mohd Shafiq, who was arrested last year for his alleged links to militants and currently remains lodged in judicial custody.
Officials said the seizure was made under Section 25 of the UAPA, after the probe confirmed the property’s connection to terror-related activities. “The property has been formally attached and marked as barred from any kind of sale, lease, or third-party transaction,” an officer told Kashmir News Trust.
Police sources said the land, valued in lakhs, is now legally frozen, and authorities have initiated further legal proceedings to extend their crackdown on assets linked to militant operatives. “The action is part of a broader effort to choke the financial and logistical networks of those aiding militancy in the region,” the official added.
The Basantgarh belt, known for its rugged forest terrain, has witnessed multiple encounters between militants and security forces over the past few years. With rising concerns over sleeper cells and local support to militants, security agencies have intensified surveillance and legal action against such networks.
Further investigations are underway, and more properties linked to militancy cases may come under scrutiny in the coming weeks, police sources indicated.
