Jammu: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 individuals, including two Pakistan-based terrorists, in a significant breakthrough against cross-border narco-terrorism and terror financing networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
The chargesheet, filed before the competent court in connection with FIR No. 10/2022 registered at Police Station SIA Jammu, exposes a well-structured nexus allegedly aiding the Pakistan-based terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) through narcotics smuggling and illicit financial channels.
According to the SIA, the investigation uncovered a systematic operation in which narcotics were smuggled from across the border and sold locally to generate funds for terrorist activities. The proceeds were allegedly funneled into accounts operated by terror associates, under direct instructions from Pakistan-based operatives.
The 11 accused named in the chargesheet are: Khalid Hussain, S/o Anwar Hussain, R/o Ujhan Margan, Rajouri (currently residing in Channi Himmat, Jammu), Harpreet Singh, S/o Kamaljeet Singh, R/o Nanak Nagar, Jammu. Mohd. Shokit, S/o Mohd. Latief, R/o Mendhar, Poonch. Javid Ahmed Rather, S/o Abdul Rehman Rather, R/o Budgam. Manzoor Ahmad, S/o Noor Mohammad, R/o Palpora, Srinagar. Chain Singh, S/o Late Angrez Singh, R/o Bishnah. Sahil Kumar, S/o Sudesh Kumar, R/o New Rehari, Jammu. Asif Rehman Reshi, S/o Abdul Rehman Reshi, R/o Batmaloo, Srinagar. Sandeepak Singh, S/o Raj Singh, R/o Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Basharat Ahmad Bhat, S/o Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, R/o Budgam (currently based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan), identified as an HM terrorist. Syed Mohammad Yusuf Shah alias Syed Salahudeen, S/o Ghulam Rasool Shah, R/o Soibugh, Budgam — Chief of Hizbul Mujahideen.
The investigation revealed that several of the accused amassed substantial wealth through drug proceeds despite having minimal or no legal sources of income. Many were allegedly responsible for supplying narcotics to local youth, either directly or through intermediaries, under a broader agenda to destabilize the region and fund terrorism.
One of the key revelations was the use of local bank accounts to deposit proceeds of drug sales under the instructions of Basharat Ahmad Bhat, highlighting the direct involvement of Pakistan-based handlers in orchestrating the operation.
The SIA has asserted that this case is part of a wider conspiracy led by Pakistan-sponsored elements to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir by weaponizing drug trafficking as a means of funding militancy.
Further investigations are underway to trace and apprehend other operatives linked to this narco-terrorism network.
The filing of this chargesheet, the SIA stated, underscores its commitment to uprooting terror-financing channels and safeguarding the peace and security of the Union Territory.
