Sarjan Barkati and Others Charged in Kashmir Terror Funding Case

The chargesheet presented by the Kashmir unit of the State Investigation Agency (SIA) outlines the details of a terror funding case against Sajran Barkati and others. Here’s a summary:

Accused Individuals: The main accused is Sarjan Ahmad Wagay, also known as Sarjan Barkati, along with his wife and Abdul Hamid Lone alias Hamid Mawar, an active terrorist of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen based in Pakistan.
Charges: The case was registered under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on allegations of hatching a criminal conspiracy to promote terrorist and secessionist ideologies. Barkati is accused of inciting youth to join terrorist ranks and collecting funds for terrorism.
Modus Operandi: The accused allegedly received, raised, and collected funds from different sources, including suspicious ones, through cash and banking channels. These funds were intended for terrorist and secessionist activities. Barkati reportedly used some of these funds to purchase immovable properties to further terrorism.
Culpability: The investigation established the involvement of the accused Barkati, his wife, and their handler based in Pakistan in financing terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Amount of Funds: The accused allegedly generated terror funds amounting to Rs 1.74 crore, which were routed through various accounts for promoting secessionist and terrorist ideologies in J&K.
Communication: The accused maintained contact with each other through secret communication and encrypted messenger applications.
Legal Proceedings: Two accused individuals have been arrested and are in judicial custody, while the third is based in Pakistan. The chargesheet was presented within the statutory period of investigation, with government sanction obtained against the accused.
Ongoing Investigation: The SIA Kashmir stated that further investigation against other suspects and associates of the charged individuals will continue.