Srinagar: In a significant development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at 15 locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as part of its crackdown on Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in a terror funding case. During the raids, the NIA seized over Rs 20 lakh along with several documents and digital devices associated with the outfit and its affiliated trusts.
The agency, working in coordination with central and state security forces, targeted various suspects' premises across the Union Territory. Teams of officials were deployed to five locations in Srinagar, three in Budgam, two in Kulgam, one in Anantnag, and four in Jammu districts. The NIA had initiated the case on February 5, 2021, highlighting the seriousness of its investigation.
According to NIA officials, their investigations have revealed that JeI and its members have continued to promote terrorism and engage in unlawful activities despite being banned in February 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
It was disclosed that the banned organization had been actively collecting funds and receiving donations from various sources within the country and abroad. Funds were allegedly collected under the guise of charitable purposes such as Mowda Bait-ul-Mal and Zakat, as well as for other welfare activities including education and health. However, these funds were allegedly diverted for violent and illegal purposes.
Moreover, the NIA revealed that funds were also being channeled through other banned organizations like Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), among others. Additionally, JeI was accused of actively recruiting youth from the Union Territory to further its illicit activities.
The raids signify a significant step in the ongoing efforts to curb terrorist financing and unlawful activities in the region.
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