The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday attached a house in Amritsar allegedly linked to a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative in a transnational narco-terror network case with footprints spread across multiple countries.
The property, identified as house no 33, Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, has been attached as the "proceeds of terrorism", an official statement said. (ANI Photo)
The property, identified as house no 33, Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, has been attached as the "proceeds of terrorism", an official statement said.
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An NIA team carried out the attachment following the due process of law, in the presence of independent witnesses and with the assistance of local authorities, it said.
Property linked to key accused Ankush Kapoor
The said property was registered in the name of the father of accused Ankush Kapoor – a key operative in India of the narco-terror network spread across Italy, Australia, Iran, Thailand, UAE and Pakistan among other nations, the probe agency said in the statement.
NIA's investigations had revealed Ankush's links with a Dubai-based accused connected with the Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist organisation -- Lashkar-e -Taiba.
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Role in drug trafficking and terror funding
Ankush, who was arrested last year, was found to be a very important operative of the conspiracy relating to smuggling, transportation, storage and distribution of narcotic substances, besides laundering the proceeds of terrorism to the accused in various countries, the statement said.
Investigations had further shown that the proceeds from the trafficking of narcotic substances were being used to finance and support terrorist activities in India through a complex and elaborate financial network, it said.
Chargesheet and ongoing probe
The anti-terror agency had earlier charged Ankush for his role in terror-funding activities, criminal conspiracy, and providing support to unlawful and terrorist networks, in addition to offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and Indian Penal Code (IPC), the statement said.
A total of 26 accused have so far been chargesheeted in the case, in which investigation is continuing.
"Today's action was part of NIA's efforts to dismantle and destroy all financial and logistical infrastructure supporting terrorist activities on Indian soil," it added.
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The HinduIndependentCenter4 days agoThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached two properties belonging to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, a key accused in a Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy case involving Hizbul Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The properties, located in Baramulla district, were seized under Section 33(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act based on orders from the NIA Special Court. Lone was arrested in September 2020 and charged in March 2021 for involvement in smuggling arms, ammunition, and explosives across the Line of Control and supplying them to terrorist groups.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding the NIA's actions against a terrorism-related individual without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It reports on legal procedures and official actions without taking a stance or emphasizing particular viewpoints.
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Hindustan TimesIndependentCenter5 days agoThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized a property in Amritsar, India, alleging it is proceeds of terrorism linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based group designated as a terrorist organization. The property, located at house number 33 in Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, was attached under legal procedures with the involvement of independent witnesses and local authorities. The property is reportedly owned by the father of Ankush Kapoor, a key suspect in a transnational narco-terrorism network operating across several countries including Italy, Australia, Iran,泰国,
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