Bandipora, Oct 24: Bandipora Police have arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in a clandestine network linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, with the investigation focusing on suspected separatist propaganda, prison-linked contacts, financial transactions and efforts to mobilise women for propaganda-related activities.
According to police, the preliminary investigation has indicated the possible involvement of a handler based in Pakistan, covert meetings and suspected financial transactions. Investigators are also examining alleged links between individuals outside prison and contacts reportedly operating from within prison facilities.
The case has been registered under FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, as amended, at Police Station Bandipora.
The arrested persons 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, Kupwara district; Kushboo Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, a resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; Mehak Jan, daughter of Mohd Sultan Sheikh, a resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; Aliya Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, also a resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; and Irfan Ahmed Reshi, alias Rayees, son of Gh Nabi Reshi, a resident of Ananwan, Handwara.
Police said investigators are examining the alleged roles of the arrested persons, suspected communication channels, possible funding arrangements and the extent of the network’s activities.
Further investigation is underway to establish the complete chain of alleged connections and determine whether more persons were involved, police added. (Agencies)