SIA Files Fourth Supplementary Chargesheet in Terror Funding Case: Eighteen Accused Named
JAMMU – The State Investigation Agency (SIA) in Jammu has intensified its efforts in combating terror financing with the filing of a fourth supplementary chargesheet against six additional accused individuals. This development brings the total number of accused in the case to eighteen, as confirmed by officials speaking to the News Agency Press Trust of Kashmir.
The recent chargesheet names Mohd Sharief Chechi, Farooq Ahmad Jungal, and Saif Din, who were apprehended by the SIA in recent operations. They face charges under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, Narcotic Drug Psychotropic Substance Act, and the Indian Penal Code, including allegations of criminal conspiracy and fundraising for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, a banned terrorist organization.
The SIA’s rigorous investigation has led to the seizure of Rs 10 lakh in cash and the freezing of over Rs 70 lakh in bank accounts believed to be linked to proceeds from narcotics smuggled from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Meanwhile, three other accused individuals, namely Hamidullah Khuroo, Farooq Ahmad Shawl, and Javid Ahmad Chalkoo, all affiliated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, remain fugitives and are currently evading arrest in Pakistan.
The accused were allegedly involved in smuggling heroin from PoK, particularly in Uri, Hathlanga, and Baramulla, before distributing and selling the contraband in Jammu to generate substantial profits. These funds were purportedly intended for Hizb-ul-Mujahideen operatives and other anti-national activities aimed at undermining India’s sovereignty, integrity, and security.
Through its proactive measures, including the recent chargesheet and arrests, the SIA has succeeded in stemming the flow of funds into channels supporting terrorist activities, thereby safeguarding the futures of countless youths from being entangled in extremist ideologies.
Additionally, proceedings have been initiated to attach the properties of the accused under sections 82/83, striking a significant blow to assets acquired through illicit means.
The SIA’s investigation has revealed the existence of a well-organized drug syndicate, with operatives including Farooq Ahmad Naikoo, operating from Dubai, and others such as Mohd Rafiq Najar, Mubashir Mushtaq Fafoo, and Ainaz Ahmad Sayam. These individuals, in collaboration with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists based in Pakistan, orchestrated the smuggling of narcotics into Indian territory, with Jammu serving as a hub for the generation of narco-terror funds intended to finance separatist and terrorist activities.
The relentless efforts of the SIA underscore the government’s commitment to eradicating terror networks and ensuring the safety and security of the nation.
