The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a residential property in Srinagar, which officials said on Monday was allegedly used to harbour Pakistani militants and hide incriminating material linked to a terror network.
According to an NIA statement, the property is located at Khasra No. 315 in Danihama village, Hazratbal, and belongs to accused Ghulam Mohammad Mir, also known as Mama Gas. It was attached in a case involving a cross-border terror conspiracy linked to the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
The attachment was carried out under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, after obtaining the required prior approval of the NIA Director General.
The investigation established a direct link between the property and the terror conspiracy, as the premises were allegedly used for sheltering Pakistani militants and concealing incriminating material connected with the militant network, the statement said.
The case was initially registered on March 31 at Zakoora police station and was later taken over and re-registered by the NIA.
The agency said its probe exposed a network of local over-ground workers (OGWs) allegedly working with LeT handlers based in Pakistan to facilitate the infiltration, movement, shelter and logistical support of Pakistani terrorists for attacks on government establishments, security forces and civilians.
A search at Mir’s residence on April 6 led to the detection of two suspected Pakistani terrorists, identified as Abu Huraira and Khubaib, who were allegedly associated with LeT, the agency said. The NIA also recovered and seized an explosive-like substance, digital devices and other incriminating material from the premises.
The investigation further found that the accused had knowingly provided his residential premises as a safe haven for the terrorists and allowed the property to be used to facilitate their activities, it said.
The probe is continuing to identify and expose the complete terror-support network, including other OGWs, facilitators and persons linked to the Pakistan-based handlers, the NIA added.
