Srinagar, June 16 (UNI) The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police today attached the property of a Pakistan-based militant in Kupwara district, police said.

The said property of Abdul Hamid Lone of Mawar Bala Qalamabad, Handwara was attacked following due legal process and with proper authorisation from the National Investigation Agency Court.

The police statement said the immovable property attached includes over three Kanals of land.

The accused, Lone, is an absconding terrorist wanted in FIR No. 02/2023 of Police Station CIK/SIA Kashmir, for his involvement in multiple offences under Sections 13, 17, 18, 21, 39, 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

“He has been evading arrest to avoid legal proceedings following his active participation in terrorist activities,” police said.

The property attachment was executed in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, ensuring full compliance with statutory procedures.

Police said this action represents a “significant milestone” in the continuing investigation into unlawful and anti-national activities in the region.“The SIA, J&K, in collaboration with other security and intelligence agencies, remains steadfast in its resolve to take stringent actions against individuals and entities involved in activities that threaten the sovereignty, integrity, and unity of the nation,” police said. UNI MJR SSP