NIA attaches property of UAPA accused in J&K's Baramulla under court order
Synopsis
The NIA has attached 7.5 marlas of land in Baramulla's Kanispora village belonging to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, an alleged illegal arms accused currently held in Tihar Jail — the latest in a sustained wave of UAPA-linked asset enforcement actions the agency has pursued in Jammu and Kashmir since 2020.
Key Takeaways
The NIA attached immovable property of UAPA accused Shaheen Ahmad Lone in Kanispora village, Baramulla on 17 June .
The attached asset comprises 7.5 marlas of land under Survey No.
Attachment was made under Section 33(1) of UAPA, 1967 in case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU .
The action followed a Special NIA Court, Jammu order dated 30 April .
Shaheen Ahmad Lone is currently lodged at Tihar Jail, New Delhi in connection with an alleged illegal arms case.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, 17 June attached the immovable property of a Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) accused in Kanispora village, Baramulla district, North Kashmir — marking another enforcement action by the federal counter-terrorism agency in Jammu and Kashmir.
What Was Attached
The property belongs to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, son of late Nazir Ahmad Lone, and comprises 7.5 marlas of land under Survey No. 1192 in Kanispora village. The attachment was executed under Section 33(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, in connection with NIA case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU.
Court Order and Legal Basis
The action followed a formal order issued by the Special NIA Court, Jammu, on 30 April. Property attachment under UAPA allows the agency to seize assets of accused individuals as part of its investigation into offences threatening national security, a power increasingly deployed in terrorism-linked cases across Jammu and Kashmir.
Background on the Accused
Shaheen Ahmad Lone was earlier arrested by the NIA in an alleged illegal arms case and is currently lodged at Tihar Jail, New Delhi. His property attachment comes as the agency pursues both custodial and asset-based enforcement measures against those accused in the case.
NIA's Broader Role in J&K
The NIA, established under the NIA Act of 2008 and headquartered in New Delhi, operates under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. In Jammu and Kashmir, the agency has pursued a wide range of cases — from terror financing and arms smuggling to high-profile proceedings against individuals including JKLF chief Yasin Malik, separatist leaders Shabir Shah and Nayeem Khan, and investigations linked to the Pahalgam attack and a terrorist attack on pilgrims in Katra district. This latest attachment is part of a sustained pattern of asset-based legal pressure the agency has applied in the region since 2020.
What Comes Next
The attached land will remain under NIA control pending further proceedings before the Special NIA Court. As trial progresses in case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU, additional enforcement actions cannot be ruled out if investigators identify further assets linked to the accused or co-accused in the matter.
Point of View
Rooted in a 2020 FIR, illustrates how slowly these proceedings move through Special Courts even as enforcement actions accumulate. The more consequential question is whether asset seizures translate into trial outcomes: the NIA's J&K docket is substantial, but conviction rates in UAPA cases remain a subject of scrutiny. Attachment is pressure — it is not yet accountability.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What property has the NIA attached in Baramulla?
The NIA attached 7.5 marlas of land under Survey No. 1192 in Kanispora village, Baramulla district, belonging to UAPA accused Shaheen Ahmad Lone. The action was carried out under Section 33(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Who is Shaheen Ahmad Lone?
Shaheen Ahmad Lone is an accused arrested by the NIA in an alleged illegal arms case linked to NIA case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU. He is currently lodged at Tihar Jail in New Delhi.
What is the legal authority behind the NIA's property attachment?
The attachment was made under Section 33(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, following an order issued by the Special NIA Court, Jammu, on 30 April.
What other cases has the NIA handled in Jammu and Kashmir?
The NIA has investigated a wide range of cases in J&K, including proceedings against JKLF chief Yasin Malik, separatist leaders Shabir Shah and Nayeem Khan, the Pahalgam attack, a terrorist attack on pilgrims in Katra district, and multiple terror financing cases.
What happens to the attached property now?
The attached land remains under NIA control pending further proceedings before the Special NIA Court in connection with case RC-01/2020/NIA/JMU. Additional enforcement actions may follow as the trial progresses.
