Cracking Down on Covert Terror Funds: The Network Exposed

An NIA court has charged two men in a major terror-funding case involving the proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The case reveals the use of covert networks to channel funds into Jammu and Kashmir, exploiting religious and commercial travel through couriers. Additional arrests and investigations are underway.

An NIA court in Srinagar has framed charges against two men involved in a high-profile terror-funding case. This case involves handlers and commanders of the proscribed outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba from across the Line of Control.

The investigation, led by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing, revealed a meticulously organized criminal conspiracy. Funds were routed into Jammu and Kashmir through networks posing as religious pilgrims and businessmen, using encrypted communications and covert methods to support terrorism activities in the region.

Further investigations uncovered the extensive use of 'hawala' channels—an underground financial network. The case points towards a well-structured financial module aiding terrorism, with more arrests anticipated as evidence continues to unfold, including electronic devices and bank logs.

(With inputs from agencies.)