Major Narco-terror case: SIA files chargesheet linking it to Pakistan-based handler

On January 6, 2025 more than nine kilograms of heroin were recovered from a Tata Sumo during naka checking near Parimpora, Srinagar.

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 08 (STC): The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a narco-terror case connected to a Pakistan-based handler. The chargesheet mentions names of-seven accused with the recovery of over 9 kilograms of heroin from a vehicle in Parimpora earlier this year.
The chargesheet has been filed under Sections 13, 18, 20, 38, and 39 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act read with Section 61(2) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 8, 21, and 29 of the NDPS Act.
A statement issued by the SIA states that in continuation of its relentless efforts, the agency has filed the chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge (Designated under NIA Act), Srinagar, in FIR No. 03/2025 of Police Station Parimpora (now SIA Kashmir).
The case pertains to a narco-terror module operated by Pakistan-based terrorist handler Mushtaq Ahmad Khan alias Khalid Bhai of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), reads the statement.
Seven accused persons have been identified as Anas Aijaz S/o Aijaz Ahmad Awan R/o Dildhar, Tangdhar, Kupwara; Zahid Ahmad Sheikh S/o Nazir Ahmad Sheikh R/o Chinnipora Bala, Tangdhar; Tanzeer Ahmad Najar S/o Muhammad Syed Najar R/o Sudhpora, Karnah; Bilal Shabir Awan S/o Shabir Ahmad Awan R/o Dildhar, Tangdhar (presently absconding); Mushtaq Ahmad Khan S/o Gulzar Ahmad Khan R/o Trumnard Batpora, Kupwara, presently operating from Pakistan; Basit Ashraf Malik S/o Mohammad Ashraf Malik R/o Nowpora, Safakadal, Srinagar and Arsalan Mushtaq Bangri S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Bangri R/o Nowhatta, Srinagar
Giving details of the case, SIA statement reveals that the case was registered on 6th January this year at Police Station Parimpora when more than nine kilograms of heroin were recovered from a vehicle (Tata Sumo JK05D-1837) during naka checking near Parimpora, Srinagar. The vehicle was driven by Anas Aijaz, who was accompanied by Zahid Ahmad Sheikh—both residents of Karnah, Kupwara. The case was subsequently handed over to SIA Kashmir for investigation, keeping in view the gravity of the offence.
“During the investigation, the SIA successfully busted a broader transnational narcotics and terror financing network. This network was found involved in trafficking narcotics with the aim of generating funds to sustain terrorism through the sale of drugs. The proceeds from these narcotics were intended to finance terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir,” reveals the statement.
(Straight Talk Communications)