SIA Cracks Down on Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network, Initiates Proclamation Against Absconding Kupwara Accused

Srinagar : The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Saturday executed proclamation proceedings against an absconding accused from Kupwara in a cross-border narco-terror case linked to a Pakistan-based terror network.

SIA Kashmir executed proclamation proceedings against an absconding accused involved in a cross-border narco-terror case linked to the smuggling of heroin from a Pakistan-based terror network.
The proclamation was executed at the native residence of the accused, Bilal Shabir Awan, son of Shabir Ahmad Awan, a resident of Dildar, Tehsil Karnah, District Kupwara, in the presence of the Executive Magistrate and independent witnesses, in compliance with the orders of the competent court.
The case was initially registered at Police Station Parimpora, Srinagar, in January 2025 following the seizure of a substantial quantity of heroin during a naka checking operation at Barthana, Srinagar. During the course of the investigation, the case was transferred to SIA Kashmir, which unearthed a well-organised cross-border narco-terror network engaged in trafficking narcotics to finance and facilitate terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Consequently, offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) were invoked. SIA Kashmir has since filed a chargesheet against seven accused persons, who are currently facing trial before the competent court, while further investigation into the wider conspiracy remains in progress.
SIA Kashmir remains steadfast in its resolve to dismantle narco-terror networks and ensure that every absconding accused is traced, apprehended and brought to justice. The execution of the proclamation proceedings underscores the agency’s unwavering commitment to the “Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan” in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, while pursuing all legal measures against those attempting to evade the law, regardless of where they seek to hide. (JKNS)