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NIA Court Frames Charges Against Two in Transnational LeT Funding Plot

The NIA action advances a CIK-led probe that uncovered a Gulf-to-Kashmir hawala network operating under the guise of religious travel.

During the probe, investigators found that Shabir Ahmad Bhat maintained constant communication with LeT handler Sumama through encrypted messaging apps. (File)

Overview

  • A Srinagar NIA court formally charged Shabir Ahmad Bhat and Javaid Ahmad Yatoo under UAPA and IPC sections for orchestrating terror fund transfers.
  • Criminal proceedings were opened against Pakistan-based LeT handler Sumama alias Babar alias Ilyas, who remains at large.
  • Investigators recently arrested Mohammad Ayoub Bhat and Mohammad Rafiq Shah in connection with the funding conspiracy.
  • Seized encrypted devices, bank statements and transaction logs revealed a covert hawala infrastructure using pilgrim and expatriate remittances to mask illicit flows.
  • The CIK-led probe traced secure messaging links between Gulf operatives and Kashmir facilitators, and further arrests are expected.