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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
J&K SIA narco-terror chargesheet exposes Pakistan plot
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed its first chargesheet in a narco-terror case involving the seizure of 46 kg of heroin in Jammu and Punjab in Aug last year, exposing the role of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba to foment unrest in the state and elsewhere in India. 'The case stems from the arrest of Sartaj Singh, a resident of Punjab's Tarn Taran district, along with the seizure of over 33.5 kg of heroin from Bus Stand area in Jammu, based on precise intelligence inputs on Aug 9 last year,' an SIA spokesperson told reporters in Jammu on Sunday. The investigation led to the identification and arrest of a second accused, Amritpal Singh alias Fouji, who initially fled the scene with another consignment but was later arrested by Punjab police, leading to the recovery of an additional 12.6 kg of heroin. Investigators unearthed critical evidence linking Amritpal to a Pakistani handler affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, the spokesperson said. Both accused have been booked under NDPS Act and UAPA.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
J&K agency SIA raids 3 locations in crypto-linked terror funding case
The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, on Thursday conducted search operations at three suspected locations in Jammu, Doda and Handwara in connection with the alleged financing network using cryptocurrency to fund cross-border militancy and radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir . The coordinated raids were conducted as part of the ongoing investigation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Indian Penal Code, including charges of waging war against the state and criminal conspiracy. As per officials, the operations aimed to gather evidence to expose a conspiracy involving cryptocurrency-based funding from across the border, allegedly intended to destabilise peace in J&K and incite youth against the Indian state. "Electronic devices and other incriminating material were seized during the searches, which are now expected to aid in identifying the wider network of co-conspirators and radical elements involved in the financing and promotion of terrorism," read the statement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- India Gazette
J-K: SIA conducts raids at three locations
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 11 (ANI): In a significant step towards dismantling terror financing networks, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir conducted simultaneous search operations at three suspected locations in Jammu, Doda, and Handwara. These meticulously executed searches aimed to secure critical evidence to unravel a complex conspiracy involving cross-border funding through cryptocurrency, designed to fuel terrorism and destabilise peace in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The search operations also targeted efforts to identify individuals inciting youth against the Union of India, thereby threatening national security. The searches are part of an ongoing investigation under sections 18, 38, and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), along with Sections 120B, 121, and 121A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), registered at Police Station CI-SIA Kashmir. The search operations yielded vital evidence, marking a breakthrough in exposing the clandestine financial networks that keep the pot of terrorism boiling in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Recovered articles and electronic devices are expected to aid the State Investigation Agency Kashmir in identifying and apprehending co-conspirators and accomplices orchestrating these anti-national activities. The State Investigation Agency remains determined in its commitment to rooting out terrorism and its support systems, including sophisticated methods like cryptocurrency-based funding, which are increasingly exploited to perpetuate violence and radicalisation. These search operations reflect the State Investigation Agency's unwavering determination to safeguard the sovereignty and integrity of the nation while ensuring the safety and security of the people of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. (ANI)
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- The Hindu
Three locations at J&K raided in terror-funding case involving cryptocurrency
Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Friday (July 11, 2025) raided three places in the Union Territory in connection with a terror funding case involving the use of cryptocurrency. Three suspected locations in Jammu, Doda and Handwara were searched, a police spokesperson said. He said the searches were aimed at collecting critical evidence to unravel a conspiracy involving cross-border funding through cryptocurrency for fuelling terrorism and destabilising peace in Jammu and Kashmir. 'The search operations were also aimed at identifying individuals inciting youth against the Union of India, thereby threatening national security,' the spokesperson said. The raids were part of an ongoing investigation under FIR No 12/2022, registered under various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the Indian Penal Code. 'The search operations yielded vital evidence, marking a breakthrough in exposing the clandestine financial networks that keep the pot of terrorism boiling in Jammu and Kashmir,' the spokesperson said. The recovered articles and electronic devices are expected to aid the SIA Kashmir in identifying and apprehending co-conspirators and accomplices orchestrating these anti-national activities, he added. The spokesperson said the SIA remains determined in its commitment to rooting out terrorism and its support systems. 'These search operations reflect the SIA's unwavering determination to safeguard the sovereignty and integrity of the nation while ensuring the safety and security of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,' he said.
India.com
11-07-2025
- India.com
J&K SIA Conducts Raids At 3 Locations As Part Of Terror Financing Investigation
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir conducted coordinated raids at three locations - Jammu, Doda, and Handwara - as part of an investigation into terror financing under FIR No. 12/2022 registered at Police Station CI-SIA Kashmir. These operations were aimed at targeting a complex conspiracy of providing cross-border funding through cryptocurrency, aimed at promoting terrorism and destabilizing peace in the region. The focus of the SIA searches was to unearth evidence of financial networks supporting terrorist activities and to identify individuals inciting youth against the Union of India, which is a major threat to national security. The raids, conducted with the assistance of local police and magistrates, resulted in the recovery of crucial evidence, including electronic devices, bank documents, and other incriminating materials. These items are expected to help in identifying co-conspirators and associates involved in carrying out anti-national activities. The SIA emphasized that the seized evidence marks a significant breakthrough in unraveling the clandestine financial networks fueling terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The agency is analyzing the recovered items to trace additional operatives and prevent the use of cryptocurrency-based funding, which has emerged as a growing mode of fueling violence and radicalization. The investigation is being conducted under Sections 18, 38, and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, as well as Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the Government of India), and 121A (conspiracy to commit offences against the State) of the Indian Penal Code. The SIA reiterated its commitment to dismantling terror support systems, including sophisticated financial channels, to maintain peace and security in the Union Territory. No specific details about the targeted locations or individuals were given as the investigation is ongoing to avoid compromising further actions.
