Police bust jail-linked terror financing module, 10 held

Srinagar, Oct 30: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday said they have busted an intra-UT terror financing module allegedly linked to terrorists lodged in different jails, arresting 10 persons in connection with the case.
In a statement, a spokesperson said that Shopian Police had busted the module following a focused investigation into suspected financial networks linked to terrorist activities.
He said that during the investigation, suspicious online financial transactions carried out through various payment platforms were analysed, leading to the tracing of money trails across multiple layers. The investigation revealed a wider network of individuals allegedly involved in terror financing and having links with terrorists and their associates lodged in different jails.
“So far, 10 terrorist associates have been arrested in connection with the case. Accordingly, FIR No. 231/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Shopian,” he said.
The spokesperson said the arrested persons have been identified as Owais Shafi Naikoo S/o Mohammad Shafi Naikoo R/o Saidpora Bala, Shopian; Tajamul Ahmad Shah S/o Ab. Rashid Shah R/o Rawalpora, Shopian; Moiz Iqbal S/o Mohammad Iqbal Hajam R/o Chitragam Kalan; Imdad Yousuf Ganie S/o Mohd Yousuf Ganie R/o Chitragam Kalan; Saqib Zahoor Wani S/o Zahoor Ahmad Wani R/o Murran, Pulwama; Aamir Ahmad Ganie S/o Gh Nabi Ganie R/o Armolah, Pulwama; Firdous Thokar S/o Gh Qadir Thokar R/o Nadigund, Trenz; Liyaqat Nazir Lone S/o Nazir Ahmad Lone R/o Murran, Pulwama; Mohd Hanief S/o Kaju Sheru R/o Check Haria, Kathua; and Kaju S/o Haji Sheeru R/o Check Haria, Kathua.
The spokesperson further said that the initial investigation had revealed that the accused were clandestinely collecting and raising funds from the general public and channelising the money through established financial links to facilitate the terrorist activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF). The funds were also allegedly being utilised to provide logistical support, including smartphones, for furthering terrorist activities.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the wider network, establish additional financial linkages and identify other individuals involved in the module. More arrests are expected.
The operation reflects the continued commitment of J&K Police, in coordination with other security agencies, towards dismantling terror-support networks, disrupting unlawful financial channels and safeguarding peace and security across the Union Territory. (KNO)