SIA Kashmir Files Chargesheet Against Narco-Terror Module Linked to Pakistan-Based Tehreek- ul- Mujahideen (TuM) Handler

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In continuation of its relentless efforts, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir Saturday filed a chargesheet in a case pertaining to a narco-terror module operated by Pakistan-based terrorist handler Mushtaq Ahmad Khan alias Khalid Bhai of Tehreek- ul- Mujahideen (TuM).

As per a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the chargesheet has been filed before the Court of Special Judge (Designated under NIA Act), Srinagar in a case under FIR number 03/2025 of Police Station Parımpora (now SIA Kashmir).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The charge sheet has been filed under sections 13, 18, 20, 38, and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act read with 61 (2) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 8, 21, and 29 of the NDPS Act against seven accused persons namely Anas Aijaz S/o Aijaz Ahmad Awan R/o Dildhar, Tangdhar, Kupwara, Zahid Ahmad Sheikh S/o Nazir Ahmad Sheikh R/o Chinnipora Bala, Tangdar and Tanzeer Ahmad Najar S/o Muhammad Syed Najar R/o Sudhpora, Karnah, Bilal Shabir Awan So Shabir Ahmad Awan R/o Diladar, Tanghdar (presently absconding), Mushtaq Ahmad Khan S/o Gulzar Ahmad Khan R/o Trumnard Batpora, Kupwara, presently operating from Pakistan, Basit Ashraf Malik S/o Mohammad Ashraf Malik R/o Nowpora ,Safakadal
Srinagar and Arsalan Mushtaq Bangri S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Bangri R/o Nowhatta, Srinagar, a spokesman said.

The case was registered on 6th of January this year in Police Station Parimpora when more than 09 kilograms of heroin was recovered from a vehicle (Tata Sumo JK05D-1837) during naka checking near Parimpora Srinagar.

The vehicle was driven by Anas Aijaz who was accompanied by one Zahid Ahmad Sheikh, both residents of Karnah, Kupwara. “The case was subsequently handed over to SIA Kashmir for investigation, keeping in view the gravity of the case,” the spokesman said.

“During the investigation, the SIA successfully busted a broader trans-national narcotics / terror financing network. This dreaded network was found involved in trafficking of narcotics with the aim to generate funds for sustaining terrorism through the sale of these narcotics,” the statement reads.

It added that the proceeds of narcotics were intended to finance terror activities in Jammu & Kashmir.

“The filing of this chargesheet reflects a significant step taken by the SIA towards eliminating narco-terror modules propagated by the cross-border adversary with an aim to fund the terrorist activities in the valley,” the statement reads—(KNO)

SIA Kashmir Busts Sleeper Cells Linked to Pakistan; Over 20 Locations Raided Across South Kashmir

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the State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir has on Sunday busted sleeper cell modules after raiding over twenty locations across the districts of South Kashmir. During the raids, substantial incriminating materials have been seized, and the suspects have been rounded up for further questioning, official sources told the Greater Kashmir.

An official said, “Technical intelligence indicated that a host of sleeper cells in Kashmir were in direct contact with their handlers based in Pakistan and were involved in conveying sensitive and strategic information about security forces and vital installations via messaging apps including but not limited to WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and so on.”These terror associates were also involved in online radical propaganda on the behest of terrorist commanders of Lashkar-e- Taiba and Jaish-e- Muhammad, impinging upon the national security and integrity, the official added.

He further said the State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir has conducted searches at around 20 locations across all districts of South Kashmir in connection with the investigation of case FIR No. 01/2025 U/S 13, 17, 18, 18-B, 38, 39 UA(P) Act of P/S CI/SIA Kashmir. During the raids, he said, substantial incriminating materials have been seized, and the suspects have been rounded up for further questioning.

Furthermore, the official said that the preliminary investigation has clearly brought out that these entities are actively engaged in terrorist conspiracy, propagating and furthering anti-India narratives aimed not only at challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India but also at inciting disaffection, public disorder, and communal hatred.