Poonch, J&K: In a significant move against cross-border terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached an immovable property belonging to a Pakistan-based terror handler in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. The action was taken under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, as part of an intensified crackdown on terror financing networks operating from across the border.
The attached property consists of land measuring 17 Kanals and 2.5 Marlas, located in Kalaban village. The property, registered under Khewat Nos. 13 and 19, is valued at approximately ₹70 lakh. The action followed due legal process under Section 25 of the UAPA Act, 1967.
The individual whose property was attached has been identified as Mohammed Jahangir, a resident of Kalaban village who is currently based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Jahangir is a wanted terror accused in connection with Case FIR No. 177/2024 of Police Station Mendhar, which was registered under sections 13, 18, 20, and 38 of the UAPA. He is believed to be a terror handler and launch commander for banned outfits, actively involved in orchestrating and facilitating terrorist activities in the region for several years.
This decisive move is part of a broader strategy to dismantle the logistical, financial, and operational networks of terror outfits and their cross-border handlers. By targeting individuals and assets linked to terrorism and its support structures, the J&K Police aim to choke the financial and logistical lifelines of terrorist networks operating from across the border and within the Union Territory of J&K.
The attachment of property sends a strong message to those who continue to engage in or support anti-national activities from within or outside the country. It demonstrates the firm resolve of the Jammu and Kashmir Police to dismantle the terror ecosystem and prevent the revival of terrorism in the region.
In recent months, the J&K Police have intensified their efforts to crack down on terror financing and support networks. This has included the seizure of assets belonging to Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen handler Mohammed Azam, involved in multiple terrorism-related cases, and the attachment of property belonging to Mohammad Shafiq of Kadwah, who is under judicial custody for terrorism-linked offenses. Similar action was also taken against Mohammad Riyaz, a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative who crossed into Pakistan and now coordinates as a handler.
