Bandipora, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Bandipora have uncovered an alleged module associated with the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, reportedly operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler.
According to an official spokesperson, Bandipora Police busted an alleged prison-linked module of the banned organisation that was targeting women to promote separatist ideology and propaganda.
Police said the investigation has revealed suspected links involving prison-based coordination, covert meetings to propagate separatist ideology and financial transactions.
In this connection, a case vide FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, as amended, has been registered at Police Station Bandipora. So far, according to the police statement, six persons have been arrested in the case: Mubeena Bano, daughter of Gh Ahmad Dar, resident of Dachigam, Bandipora; Waheed Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Maqbool Bhat, resident of Bhat Mohallah, Kachloo Qazipora, Handwara, District Kupwara; Kushboo Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; Mehak Jan, daughter of Mohd Sultan Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; Aliya Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora; and Irfan Ahmed Reshi alias Rayees, son of Gh Nabi Reshi, resident of Ananwan, Handwara.
Further investigation into the case is underway.
