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Police in Shopian bust alleged terror-financing network; 10 arrested

Srinagar, Oct 30 (UNI) Police in Shopian have arrested 10 alleged terrorist associates for their suspected involvement in a network accused of raising and channelising funds to support the activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF).
Police on Friday said the network was uncovered during an investigation into suspicious online financial transactions carried out through multiple payment platforms. The probe allegedly traced money trails across several layers and revealed links between the accused and terrorists and their associates lodged in different jails.
According to police, the accused were clandestinely collecting money from the public and routing it through established financial channels to facilitate terrorist activities.
“Initial Investigation has revealed that the accused were clandestinely collecting and raising funds from the general public and channelising the money through established financial links to facilitate the terrorist activities of LeT/TRF). The funds were also allegedly being utilised to provide logistical support, including smartphones, for furthering terrorist activities,” police said, adding further investigation is underway to ascertain the wider network, establish additional financial linkages and identify other individuals involved in the module.
A case, FIR No. 231/2026, has been registered at Police Station Shopian under relevant sections of law.
Police said the so far 10 terror associates have been arrested during the investigation of the case.
Those arrested have been identified as Owais Shafi Naikoo of Saidpora Bala, Shopian; Tajamul Ahmad Shah of Rawalpora, Shopian; Moiz Iqbal and Imdad Yousuf Ganie, both residents of Chitragam Kalan in Shopian; Saqib Zahoor Wani of Murran, Pulwama; Aamir Ahmad Ganie of Armolah, Pulwama; Firdous Thokar of Nadigund, Trenz; Liyaqat Nazir Lone of Murran, Pulwama; and Mohd Hanief and Kaju, both residents of Check Haria, Kathua.
Police said more arrests were likely.
Police described the operation as part of efforts to disrupt suspected terror-financing channels and dismantle support networks operating across the union Territory.
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