
Shabir Khan
In a significant move against militant infrastructure, Sopore Police on Monday attached immovable property belonging to Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, son of Abdul Khaliq Kandoo, a resident of Kralteng, Sopore — a designated militant under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and a key Pakistan-based handler of the banned outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.
The attached asset includes a piece of land measuring 13×12 feet, comprising one shop and one room, located under Survey No. 780 Min at Kralteng, Sopore. The action is linked to FIR No. 201/2013 registered at Police Station Sopore in connection with militant-related activities.
The attachment was carried out under Sections 87 and 88 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) by a joint team of Sopore Police and Revenue officials, after receiving due approval from the competent Court of Law. The property was deemed liable to be used for harbouring militants and facilitating unlawful activities in the area.
This step is seen as a part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the support system of militancy in Sopore and aims to send a clear message to handlers based across the border.
“Jammu and Kashmir Police remain firmly committed to dismantling the terror ecosystem, upholding national security, and ensuring peace and public order.”
Further investigation is underway.




