‘Case linked to smuggling of heroin from Pak-based terror network’
Srinagar, Jun 27: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Saturday executed court-ordered proclamation proceedings against an absconding accused in a narco-terror case hailing from frontier district in Kupwara.
A SIA spokesman in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, that the absconding accused is involved in a cross-border narco-terror case linked to the smuggling of heroin from a Pakistan-based terror network. “The proclamation proceedings were carried out at the residence of Bilal Shabir Awan, son of Shabir Ahmad Awan, a resident of Dildar, Karnah in Kupwara district. The action was executed in the presence of an Executive Magistrate and an independent witnesses in compliance with the directions of the competent court,” he added.
The spokesman said: “The case was initially registered at Police Station Parimpora in Srinagar in January 2025 following the seizure of a substantial quantity of Heroin during a naka checking operation at Barthana, Srinagar.”
He said, “During the course of investigation, the case was transferred to SIA Kashmir, which unearthed a well-organised cross-border narco-terror network engaged in trafficking narcotics to finance and facilitate terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.”
The spokesman said, “Consequently, offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act were invoked. SIA Kashmir has since filed a charge sheet against seven accused persons, who are currently facing trial before the competent court, while further investigation into the wider conspiracy remains in progress.”
The SIA Kashmir remains steadfast in its resolve to dismantle narco-terror networks and ensure that every absconding accused is traced, apprehended, and brought to justice. The execution of proclamation proceedings underscores the Agency’s unwavering commitment to “Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan in JK UT” in pursuing all legal measures against those attempting to evade the law, regardless of where they seek to hide.” (KNO)
