Published 14:27 IST, February 2nd 2024

Special Investigation Agency (SIA) Strikes Again: Raids Uncover Massive Terror Funding Operation

The SIA officials conducted raids at two locations in Srinagar- Saidapora Eidgah and Ahmad Nagar while searches were carried out at three locations in Delhi.

Edited by: Shweta Singh
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Jammu & Kashmir:  State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted raids on Friday across five locations in Srinagar and Delhi, unearthing an illicit operation amounting to Rs 85 crores.

investigation, centred on a ‘terror funding’ case, led SIA officials to two locations in Srinagar- Saidapora Eidgah and Ahm Nagar area, meanwhile, searches were conducted at three locations in Delhi.

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case revolves around illegal raising, layering and laundering of funds, suspected to have been utilized in activities including secessionism and terrorism. According to a top official, “SIA Kashmir registered a case at Police Station SIA Kashmir following an extensive inquiry. investigation revealed an astonishing amount of Rs 85 crores being illicitly raised and laundered in less than two years,”.

“Our mission is clear- to dismantle intricate web of terror funding Raids were meticulously planned to expose depth of terror financing network,” he ded.

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Through relentless investigations, we unveil illicit web of terror funding, ensuring that those who seek to disrupt harmony are held accountable. raids till now have exposed a staggering Rs 85 crores in illicit operations,” said anor top official, part of investigation team.

In November 2023, Special Investigation Agency (SIA) raided multiple locations in Kashmir and Delhi in connection with same terror funding case. During se raids, incriminating materials such as bank documents, cash books, credit cards, debit cards, chequebooks, invoices, mobile phones, SIM cards and passports were seized.

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transactions under scrutiny were primarily cash-based, indicating an attempt to eve detection by law enforcement agencies.

raids were conducted under authority of search warrants issued by a specially designated NIA court, emphasizing seriousness of ongoing investigation.

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evidence collected during raids is being thoroughly analysed as part of continued effort to unravel complexities of terror funding network in Jammu and Kashmir.

 

14:27 IST, February 2nd 2024