Overview

• The chargesheet filed on July 5 names Syed Mohammad Yusuf Shah (Syed Salahuddin) and Basharat Ahmad Bhat among 11 accused in a narco-terror financing module.
• The case originates from a 2022 FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act targeting a structured network smuggling drugs from Pakistan into J&K.
• Authorities say local couriers and dealers raised millions of rupees in narcotics proceeds, which were directed to Hizbul Mujahideen under instructions from handlers abroad.
• Financial records indicate profits from drug sales were routed through accounts controlled by operatives on orders from Salahuddin and Bhat to support militant activities.
• The SIA has seized bank statements, communications and other evidence and is continuing its probe to identify and apprehend additional network members.