A classified report by the J&K intel Agencies has revealed what officials describe as a large-scale donation racket, raising serious concerns about funds collected in the name of humanitarian aid for Iran.
According to the report, the issue began on March 14, when the Embassy of Iran in India made a genuine appeal for assistance. However, investigators say that this appeal was later misused by intermediaries who allegedly started collecting cash, gold, and other valuables from people across the Kashmir Valley. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Security agencies, including the State Investigation Agency Jammu and Kashmir, have termed the matter both financially significant and a potential security concern.
Police estimates suggest that nearly Rs 17.91 crore has been collected through these unauthorised channels. The highest amount was reportedly gathered from Budgam (Rs 9.5 crore), followed by Baramulla (Rs 4 crore) and Srinagar (Rs 2 crore). Additional collections were reported from Kulgam, Bandipora, Ganderbal, and Pulwama.
Investigators say those involved used emotional and religious messaging to encourage donations. Many contributors are believed to be from economically weaker sections, with reports that families donated wedding savings, livestock, utensils, and even gold jewellery.
The report also mentions a “conduit system” involving individuals allegedly linked to external groups such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and separatist networks.
Among the names highlighted are Hakeem Sajad from Srinagar, described as a key distributor of funds, and Syed Ruhollah Rizvi, originally from Ganderbal and currently based in Iran, who is said to act as a link between external handlers and local collectors.
Authorities believe that a portion of the collected money may have been redirected to maintain influence within the region. The report claims that nearly half of the funds could be used to support a network of recipients in Kashmir, drawing comparisons with the ongoing investigation into the Maulavi Sarjan Barkati crowd-funding case.
The case has now attracted the attention of major central agencies, including the National Investigation Agency and the Enforcement Directorate, along with the SIA.
Officials have warned the public against unauthorised fundraising activities, especially door-to-door collections and temporary donation stalls. They have said strict action will be taken against those found involved.
Police have also urged people to verify the authenticity of any appeal before making donations, highlighting concerns over the misuse of charitable causes in a sensitive environment.
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