J&K Police Seizes Immovable Property of Five Exfiltrated Terrorists in Gool to Curb Revival of Militancy
The Alert Desk
In a significant step towards dismantling terror networks and preventing the resurgence of militancy, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has seized immovable properties of five exfiltrated terrorists in the Gool area of Ramban district. The action was taken under the orders of SDPO Gool, prohibiting any transfer, lease, disposal, or alteration of the properties without prior approval from law enforcement authorities.
Seized Properties Belonged to Exfiltrated Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorists
The properties belonged to the following terrorists, who had exfiltrated to Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) and were attempting to sell their assets to fund militant activities in the region:
1. Saraj Din (48 years) – S/o Hussain Shah, R/o Sangaldan
2. Mohd Ashraf (50 years) – S/o Mohd Shafi, R/o Moila (Gool)
3. Reyaz Ahmed (45 years) – S/o Samdoo Wani, R/o Dalwah
4. Mushtaq Ahmed (47 years) – S/o Abdul Rashid, R/o Moila (Gool)
5. Farooq Ahmed (46 years) – S/o Jamal Din, R/o Banj Bhimdassa (Gool)
All five individuals were affiliated with the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and had crossed over to PoJK to receive arms training and participate in militant activities against the Indian state. Intelligence reports suggested that they were attempting to sell their immovable properties in J&K, with the proceeds intended to finance terrorist activities and lure local youth into militancy.
Legal Measures to Prevent Revival of Militancy
The seizure order, issued by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Gool, imposes restrictions on these properties, preventing their sale, lease, or any form of transaction without explicit permission from the J&K Police or designated authorities. This step is part of the government’s counter-terrorism strategy to curb funding sources for terrorism and deter local recruitment into militant ranks.
Impact on Terror Ecosystem in J&K
This move has multiple strategic benefits:
• Disrupts Financial Support for Militants: The seizure cuts off a potential source of terror funding that could have been used to revive Hizbul Mujahideen’s influence in the region.
• Puts Pressure on Families of Exfiltrated Militants: Families of the individuals involved now face legal and financial constraints, discouraging them from providing indirect support to militant activities.
• Dissuades Fence-Sitters and Overground Workers (OGWs): The action serves as a warning to individuals with extremist leanings, discouraging them from aiding or abetting terrorism.
• Reduces Local Recruitment into Militancy: By restricting financial incentives for terror groups, the move weakens their ability to manipulate and recruit vulnerable youth.
Government’s Firm Stand Against Terrorism
The J&K administration has been proactively cracking down on terror funding, OGW networks, and exfiltrated terrorists under stringent laws. Similar actions in recent years have significantly weakened the terror ecosystem by blocking financial inflows, neutralizing OGW support, and dismantling sleeper cells.
This latest action aligns with the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and reinforces its commitment to ensuring peace and stability in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Message to Misguided Youth
The J&K Police and security forces continue to appeal to misguided youth to shun militancy and join the mainstream. With a shrinking support network, lack of funding, and increased surveillance, the survival of militant outfits is becoming increasingly difficult. The government’s rehabilitation policies provide opportunities for those willing to surrender and reintegrate into society.
The seizure of immovable properties belonging to these five exfiltrated terrorists is a decisive step in dismantling terror funding networks and preventing the resurgence of militancy in the region. It sends a strong message to terrorists operating from PoJK that their attempts to revive terrorism in J&K will not be tolerated.
Security forces remain committed to ensuring long-term peace, stability, and development in Jammu & Kashmir, while taking firm action against those trying to destabilize the region.
