Shopian Terror Funding Module Busted, 10 Arrested
J&K Police uncover an alleged LeT-TRF network accused of raising funds to smuggle smartphones into jails and maintain contact with terror handlers.
GG News Bureau
Srinagar, 30th Oct: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a Shopian terror financing module allegedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF), and arrested 10 terror associates in connection with the case.
The investigation began with an examination of suspicious financial transactions linked to terror activities. By analysing payments made through various online platforms, police traced money trails allegedly concealed through multiple layers.
The probe has reportedly uncovered a wider network of operatives suspected of collecting and routing funds for terrorists and their associates lodged in different jails.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Owais Shafi Naikoo of Saidpora Bala, Shopian; Tajamul Ahmad Shah of Rawalpora, Shopian; Moiz Iqbal and Imdad Yousuf Ganie of Chitragam Kalan; Saqib Zahoor Wani and Liyaqat Nazir Lone of Murran, Pulwama; Aamir Ahmad Ganie of Armolah, Pulwama; Firdous Thokar of Nadigund, Trenz; and Mohd Hanief and Kaju of Check Haria, Kathua.
Funds allegedly used to smuggle smartphones into jails
Police said the alleged network was focused on raising money to support active terrorists and high-value terror associates lodged in different prisons.
Investigators allege that the accused collected money from members of the public under false pretences, ranging from small donations to substantial amounts, before routing it through multiple channels to support LeT and TRF activities.
A significant portion of the funds was allegedly used to arrange prison logistics, particularly the purchase and smuggling of smartphones into jails.
The phones were reportedly intended to help jailed operational commanders remain in contact with handlers outside prison and continue directing terror activities from behind bars.
Further investigation is underway to trace additional financial links, identify other individuals involved and map the wider network. Police said more arrests are expected.
