J&K Police attach properties of 5 Pak-based terror handlers in Reasi
Synopsis
J&K Police have struck at the financial roots of cross-border militancy — attaching land belonging to five Pakistan-based terror handlers in Reasi's Mahore area under UAPA. The move signals a deliberate shift toward economic disruption of terror networks, not just operational takedowns.
Key Takeaways
J&K Police attached immovable properties of five Pakistan-based terror handlers in Reasi district on 30 July .
The five named individuals — Alaf Din , Ghulam Mohammad alias Gamma , Mohammad Ashraf , Shabir Ahmad , and Bihar Din — are allegedly operating from Pakistan.
Action was taken under FIR No.
70/2024 at Mahore Police Station invoking BNS , UAPA , and the E&IMCO Act .
Proceedings were led by SDPO Parul Bhardwaj in the presence of an Executive Magistrate and local witnesses.
UAPA's property attachment powers were established via Section 51A (2008) and expanded under Chapter VI amendments (2004, 2019) .
Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday, 30 July attached the immovable properties of five Pakistan-based terror handlers in Reasi district, in a targeted move to dismantle the financial infrastructure sustaining cross-border militancy. The action was carried out under FIR No. 70/2024 registered at Mahore Police Station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the E&IMCO Act.
Properties Attached and Individuals Named
The attached assets comprise land holdings — measured in kanals and marlas — spread across the Mahore area. Police identified the five individuals as: Alaf Din of Shajroo, Ghulam Mohammad alias Gamma of Shajroo, Mohammad Ashraf of Chakrass (Mulass), Shabir Ahmad of Chakrass (Jamsalan), and Bihar Din of Sildhar.
Investigators established that all five had crossed into Pakistan for terrorist training and are currently operating from across the border, allegedly facilitating, coordinating, and promoting militant activities in the region.
How the Action Was Carried Out
The attachment proceedings were led by Parul Bhardwaj, SDPO Mahore, alongside the SHO of Mahore Police Station, conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate and local witnesses. Approval for the action was granted by Police Headquarters, following the legal framework under which the Director General of Police is the designated authority empowered to order property attachments linked to terrorism under UAPA.
Legal Framework Behind the Move
The power to freeze, seize, or attach funds and financial assets under the UAPA was introduced in 2008 through the insertion of Section 51A. Investigative seizure and attachment of property tied to proceeds of terrorism was further expanded under Chapter VI via amendments in 2004 and 2019. Investigators noted that the attached properties were at risk of being alienated and their proceeds potentially diverted to fund terrorist operations.
Significance and What Comes Next
Police described the action as a significant step towards denying terror operatives access to financial resources and disrupting the broader terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir. This comes amid sustained counter-terror operations across the region, with law enforcement increasingly deploying financial tools alongside conventional security measures. Reasi Police reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism through stringent legal action to ensure peace and public safety. Further investigation under the cited FIR is ongoing.
Point of View
Meaning the attachment is simultaneously punitive and preventive. The consistent use of UAPA's financial provisions, expanded in 2019, reflects a Centre-driven playbook being executed at the district level — a sign of institutional depth. The real test will be whether such attachments translate into sustained disruption of funding pipelines or remain largely symbolic in the absence of extradition or asset recovery from across the border.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did J&K Police attach properties in Reasi?
J&K Police attached the properties of five Pakistan-based terror handlers in Reasi to prevent their assets from being used to finance or sustain terrorist operations. Investigators found the holdings were at risk of alienation and that proceeds could fund cross-border militancy.
Who are the five terror handlers whose properties were attached?
The five individuals are Alaf Din of Shajroo, Ghulam Mohammad alias Gamma of Shajroo, Mohammad Ashraf of Chakrass (Mulass), Shabir Ahmad of Chakrass (Jamsalan), and Bihar Din of Sildhar. All are allegedly operating from Pakistan after crossing the border for terrorist training.
Under which laws were the properties attached?
The properties were attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), along with provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the E&IMCO Act, as part of the investigation into FIR No. 70/2024 at Mahore Police Station.
Who authorised the property attachment under UAPA?
Under UAPA, the Director General of Police is the designated authority empowered to order property attachments linked to terrorism. The proceedings in Reasi were approved by Police Headquarters and executed by a team led by SDPO Parul Bhardwaj.
What is the legal basis for attaching properties under UAPA?
The power to freeze, seize, or attach financial assets under UAPA was introduced in 2008 via Section 51A. Attachment of property linked to proceeds of terrorism was further strengthened through Chapter VI amendments enacted in 2004 and 2019.
