NIA Attaches Srinagar Property Under UAPA in Alleged LeT Militant Conspiracy Case

SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached a residential property in Danihama village of Hazratbal, Srinagar, in connection with an alleged cross-border militant conspiracy involving Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).According to an official NIA handout, the property belongs to accused Ghulam Mohammad Mir, alias Mama Gas, and has been attached under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, following prior approval from the agency’s Director General.The NIA alleged that the Srinagar property was linked to the militant conspiracy and had been used to shelter a Pakistani militant and conceal material associated with the alleged network.NIA Investigation Into Alleged LeT NetworkThe case, registered as RC-02/2026/NIA/JMU, was initially filed as FIR No. 24/2026 at Zakoora Police Station in Srinagar on March 31, 2026, before being taken over by the NIA.According to the agency, its investigation has uncovered an alleged network of local overground workers (OGWs) operating in coordination with Pakistan-based LeT handlers. The network allegedly provided infiltration assistance, shelter, movement and logistical support to Pakistani militants, with the purported aim of facilitating attacks on government establishments, security forces and civilians.Suspected Militants, Digital Devices RecoveredThe NIA stated that a search of Mir’s residential premises on April 6, 2026, led to the detection of two suspected Pakistani militants, identified as Abu Huraira and Khubaib, who were allegedly associated with LeT.Investigators also recovered and seized an explosive-like substance, digital devices and other material described as incriminating by the agency.The NIA alleged that Mir had knowingly provided shelter to the suspected militants at his residence.Probe Into Cross-Border Militant Conspiracy ContinuesThe agency said its investigation remains underway to identify the wider network, including other alleged OGWs, facilitators and individuals suspected of links with Pakistan-based handlers.The attachment of the Danihama property marks further action under the UAPA in the ongoing investigation into the alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba conspiracy in Jammu and Kashmir.