Bandipora, Oct 24 (JKNS): Bandipora Police have claimed to have busted an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, suspected of targeting women for separatist propaganda, with six persons arrested so far and investigators probing alleged links to a Pakistan-based handler, prison-based coordination and suspected financial transactions.
According to police as per news agency JKNS, the alleged network was involved in activities aimed at propagating separatist ideology among women. Investigators are examining suspected links with prison-based coordination, the alleged propaganda network and possible funding connections.
In this connection, FIR No. 168/2026 has been registered at Police Station Bandipora under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, as amended.
Police said six persons have been arrested in the case so far. They have been identified as Mubeena Bano, daughter of Gh Ahmad Dar, resident of Dachigam, Bandipora; Waheed Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Maqbool Bhat, resident of Bhat Mohallah, Kachloo Qazipora, Handwara, Kupwara; Kushboo Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; Mehak Jan, daughter of Mohd Sultan Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; Aliya Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; and Irfan Ahmed Reshi alias Rayees, son of Gh Nabi Reshi, resident of Ananwan, Handwara.
Police said further investigation is underway to establish the alleged network’s activities and ascertain its suspected operational, financial and other connections. (JKNS)
