Srinagar: Police in the Handwara subdivision of Jammu and Kashmir have busted a terrorist poster module and arrested one accused. Meanwhile, in another criminal case, police have seized the properties of three accused.
According to police, anti-national and inflammatory posters were pasted at a public place in the Handwara police station area. Acting on this matter, police have arrested one accused. FIR number 259/2026 has been registered at the Handwara police station.
Investigation into the role of overground workers in the poster case
Police stated that the investigation has revealed the possible involvement of overground workers (OGWs) and others in the conspiracy. Police are making efforts to identify and arrest other individuals involved in the case.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to unravel the entire network and determine the role of each individual involved in the crime.
Handwara police stated that maintaining peace, public order, and security is their priority. Police have appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
Properties of three accused attached in 2023 case
In another case, police have attached the properties of three accused in connection with a case registered at the Handwara police station in 2023.
According to police, FIR number 198/2023 was registered under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), including 307, 302, 436, 120-B, and 121-A. In addition, relevant sections of the EIMCO Act, the Arms Act, and the Explosive Substances Act were also invoked in the case.
Action taken against the properties of these three accused
According to the police, the accused whose properties have been seized are identified as follows:
– Ghulam Rasool Bhat: son of Aziz Bhat, resident of Jachaldara.
– Abdul Samad Mir: son of Ghulam Mohammad Mir, resident of Bawan, Jachaldara.
– Sher Ali Khatana: son of Sawaria Khatana, resident of Butshangi, Jachaldara.
Police stated that the seizure of the properties was carried out in the presence of revenue officials. According to Handwara police, this action is part of its efforts to expedite the legal process in cases involving serious crimes.