SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Authorities today attached three houses under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Kashmir.
“In a significant move to counter terrorism, police in Shopian have taken strict action by attaching two double-storeyed residential properties under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA),” a police spokesperson said.
He said the attached houses are registered in the names of Mohd Shafi Dar, father of terrorist Adnan Shafi Dar, and Abdul Majeed Koka, father-in-law of terrorist associate Sajad Ahmad Khah.
According to the spokesperson, the possession was taken in relation to a case registered at Zainapora Police Station.
“(It) was executed in the presence of a duly constituted Police team and the Executive Magistrate, ensuring full compliance with legal protocols,” he said.
Sopore Police in the meantime attached a single-storeyed residential house along with 16 Marlas of land (Survey No. 354) in estate Nowpora Kalan Sopore, which belongs to Mohammad Subhan Khan son of Abdul Satar Khan of Nowpora Kalan, Sopore under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).
“This action is connected to Case FIR No. 105/2024 of Police Station Sopore. The attachment was executed in the presence of a duly constituted police team and the Executive Magistrate, ensuring adherence to all legal protocols.
“This measure marks a significant step in the investigation into unlawful and subversive activities in the area. It underscores Sopore Police’s commitment to countering threats to national security and ensuring peace and stability,” the spokesperson said.
