NIA attaches properties of three Jaish and Hizb men

The Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) on Wednesday connected properties of three individuals, accused in two instances, linked to militant organisations Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish- e-Mohammed (JeM).

The properties embrace land and outlets within the frontier district of Kupwara in northern Kashmir and Shopian and Pulwama districts of southern Kashmir.

NIA officers mentioned the company has intensified its crackdown in Kashmir by attaching the properties of the accused related to militant organisations and stepping up its vigil towards these organisations, their associates, brokers and overground staff. In a single case, the NIA connected immovable properties of the 2 accused, Doulat Ali Mugal and Ishaq Pala, in Herman Shopian space of southern Kashmir below the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act. Pala is presently lodged in Central Jail Agra and was allegedly a militant of Hizbul Mujahideen and Al Badr.

Mugal is allegedly an overground employee of Hizbul Mujahideen and is presently out on bail. The duo have been charge-sheeted by the NIA in February 2019 and fees have been framed by the NIA particular courtroom Jammu in August 2019.