Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 29: Police in north Kashmir’s Sopore today attached property belonging to a “designated terrorist” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Authorities have identified him as Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, son of Abdul Khaliq Kandoo, resident of Kralteng, Sopore-a key Pakistan-based handler of the proscribed terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.
“The attached property comprises land measuring 13×12 feet, including one shop and one room, situated under Survey No. 780 Min at Kralteng, Sopore,” police said.
The action, police said, is connected to FIR No. 201/2013 registered at Police Station Sopore in relation to terror-related activities.
The property was attached under Sections 87 and 88 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) by a joint team of Sopore Police and Revenue officials, following due approval from the competent Court of Law, police said.
“The asset was liable to be used for harbouring terrorists and facilitating unlawful activities in the district. Further investigation is underway,” police said.
