Jammu: Police on Saturday attached immovable property of a “Pakistan-based terror handler” affiliated to Hizbul Mujahideen, a proscribed outfit, in Poonch district, officials said.
Mohammad Azam, a resident of Chapriyan village in Mandi tehsil, was wanted in multiple terror cases in Poonch but escaped across the border some time back, they said.
“Azam is continuously engaged in subversive activities in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly targeting the Poonch-Rajouri region,” a police spokesman said.
His land measuring seven marlas has been attached under the provisions of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) on the directions of a local court, he said.
The action followed a case registered against Azam at the Mandi police station in 2023.
“After exfiltrating to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Azam was declared a proclaimed offender by the court,” the spokesman said.
Despite sustained efforts, he continued to evade arrest, prompting the court to order attachment of his property, he said, adding that efforts are being intensified to trace and arrest Azam.
Separately in the Valley too, property belonging to the father of a “designated terrorist” of Al-Badr outfit was attached in Pulwama district on Saturday, police said.
“In a major step against terrorism and its ecosystem, police in Pulwama have attached immovable property worth lakhs of rupees belonging to Gulzar Ahmad Dar, resident of Kharbatpora Ratnipora, father of designated terrorist Arjumand Gulzar alias Hamza Bhai of proscribed terror outfit Al-Badr,” a police spokesman said.
He said the property comprises a double-storeyed residential house.
“The property has been identified as proceeds of terrorism, linked to Arjumand Gulzar’s involvement in facilitating and promoting militant activities in the district,” the spokesman said.
The attachment has been carried out under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the spokesman added.
“The police once again appeal to the general public not to provide shelter or support to terrorists, failing which they shall face strict legal action,” the spokesman said.
