Bandipora — Bandipora Police have claimed to have busted an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, which was reportedly operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler and allegedly targeting women to propagate separatist ideology.
According to a police press release, the investigation has uncovered suspected links involving prison-based coordination, covert meetings to propagate separatist ideology, a female propaganda network and suspected financial transactions.
In this connection, FIR No. 168/2026 has been registered at Police Station Bandipora under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, as amended.
Police have arrested six persons in the case so far. They have been identified as Mubeena Bano, daughter of Gh Ahmad Dar, a resident of Dachigam, Bandipora; Waheed Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Maqbool Bhat, a resident of Bhat Mohallah, Kachloo Qazipora, Handwara; Kushboo Jan, Mehak Jan and Aliya Jan, all residents of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; and Irfan Ahmed Reshi alias Rayees, son of Gh Nabi Reshi, a resident of Ananwan, Handwara.
Police said further investigation into the case is underway. — (KIMS)