Pakistan-Based Handler, Suspected Prison Links and Female Propaganda Network Under Probe
Srinagar, October 24: Bandipora Police have claimed to have busted an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, reportedly operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler, officials said on Saturday.
According to police, the investigation has revealed suspected links involving prison-based coordination, covert meetings to propagate separatist ideology and alleged financial transactions.
In this connection, FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, as amended, has been registered at Police Station Bandipora.
Police have arrested six persons 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; 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 into the case is underway.
