Sopore, Sep 3: Sopore Police has attached two buildings, six shops and 2 kanals of land at Dooru after completing the legal process under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), in connection with properties linked to the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu & Kashmir (JeI).
The properties surfaced during the investigation of FIR No. 42/2025 registered at Police Station Sopore under Sections 10 and 13 of the UA(P) Act. Investigation, scrutiny of official and revenue records and verification through concerned authorities established the linkage of the premises with Jamaat-e-Islami J&K.
Based on a detailed dossier submitted by Sopore Police, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, through an order dated August 12, 2026, notified the premises of Islamia Model School, Dooru, which has remained closed since 2022. The property comprises two double-storey buildings, six shops and 2 kanals of land and was notified under Section 8(1) of the UA(P) Act, 1967.
Subsequently, on the request of Sopore Police, the District Magistrate, Baramulla, issued necessary orders under Sections 8(3) and 8(4) of the UA(P) Act. In pursuance of these orders, Sopore Police, accompanied by the Executive Magistrate, carried out the attachment of the notified properties in accordance with law.
Police said the action was part of sustained investigation aimed at identifying and proceeding against properties and assets linked to proscribed organisations and their associated networks.
Sopore Police reiterated its commitment to taking firm and lawful action against proscribed organisations and separatist networks and ensuring that properties linked to such organisations are not used to further unlawful activities.
