Srinagar: Police on Sunday seized a residential property in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district that was allegedly used to shelter terrorists, a police spokesperson said.
“In a significant move to counter-terrorism, police in Pulwama have seized a property worth lakhs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,” he said.
The single-storey house in the Monghama area was allegedly used by terrorists for shelter and other logistics support, provided by the property owner Mohammad Lateef Kar, son of Ghulam Ahmad Kar.
“The property is now under official seizure, prohibiting any transfer, lease, disposal or alteration without prior permission from the designated authority,” the spokesperson said.
This seizure is pursuant to FIR No. 315/2023 U/S 16, 18, 19 20, 38 and 39 UA(P) Act of Police Station Pulwama. “The seizure underscores the unwavering commitment of J&K Police to dismantle terrorist networks and disrupt their financial support systems. Cooperation from the public remains essential in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region,” police said.
