Jammu, July 12 (JKNS):The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu rejected the bail appeal of Arshad Ahmed Allaie, a resident of Sangam Shopian, accused in a high-profile case involving cross-border narcotics trafficking and terror financing. The case is being investigated under stringent provisions of the NDPS Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Details available with news agency JKNS, the court comprising Justices Shahzad Azeem and Sindhu Sharma dismissed Criminal Appeal No. 8/2025, challenging the 2024 order of the 3rd Additional Sessions Judge, Jammu (Designated TADA/POTA Court), which had denied bail to Allaie.
The court cited the “grave nature” of the allegations and observed that prima facie material indicates Allaie’s involvement in receiving large consignments of heroin smuggled from Pakistan and channeling proceeds through hawala networks to finance terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir. Notably, the recovery included 260 grams of heroin and ₹12 lakh in cash from his vehicle in 2019.
The judgment notes that Allaie was allegedly working under instructions from Pakistan-based terrorists and smugglers, coordinating with operatives like Naseer Ahmed and Aijaz Ahmed a.k.a. Ranga, both believed to be trained militants operating from Rawalpindi. Further disclosures during investigation revealed that funds were funneled to Hizbul Mujahideen operatives via a network involving hawala agents and local handlers.
The bench emphasized the stringent bail conditions under Section 43-D(5) of the UAPA and Section 37 of the NDPS Act, noting that the charges framed include Sections 13, 17, 21, 39, 40 of UAPA and Sections 8, 21, 22, 29 of the NDPS Act.
“Involvement of the accused in transnational narco-terrorism with proceeds used to fund terror activities is a serious threat to national security. Granting bail in such cases would send a wrong signal,” the court ruled.
The court also criticized the trial court for erroneously granting bail to co-accused Fayaz Ahmed without applying the mandatory provisions of NDPS, and recommended for administrative action while also recommended DGP to take appropriate action.
The matter was listed for compliance by the Registrar General, and the prosecution was directed to pursue corrective legal steps against the co-accused’s bail. (JKNS)
