NIA attaches Amritsar property linked to LeT operative in transnational narco-terror network
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached a house in Amritsar, Punjab, identified as proceeds of terrorism, in connection with a transnational narco-terror network involving a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative. The property, registered in the name of the father of accused Ankush Kapoor, was seized under Section 25(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act following due legal process with
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached House No. 33, Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, as proceeds of terrorism under Section 25(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The property is linked to Ankush Kapoor, a key operative in India of a transnational narco-terror network with connections across Italy, Australia, Iran, Thailand, the UAE, and Pakistan. The proceeds from the trafficking of narcotic substances were used to finance and support terrorist activities in India through a complex financial network. Ankush Kapoor’s links were revealed with a Dubai-based accused connected with a terrorist organisation designated as proscribed. The property was registered in the name of Kapoor’s father. An NIA team carried out the attachment following due process of law, in the presence of independent witnesses and with the assistance of local authorities. According to tribuneindia.com, Ankush Kapoor was arrested last year and was found to be a very important operative of the conspiracy relating to smuggling, transportation, storage and distribution of narcotic substances, besides laundering the proceeds of terrorism to accused in various countries. According to lokmattimes.com, the property was attached in connection with the Salaya drug seizure case (RC-26/2020/NIA/DLI).
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