Srinagar, January 3: The special investigation agency (SIA) of J&K Police on Wednesday arrested a local policeman and another person in a narco-terror funding case in Baramulla district. SIA sources said that Saif-ud-Din, a selection grade constable and Farooq Ahmad Jungal, a former Sarpanch were arrested for their involvement in the narco-terror funding case.

“So far, 17 persons have been arrested during the investigation of this case. “The nexus was unearthed during investigation of a hawala case involving former minister and chairman of Nature Mankind friendly party, Jatinder Singh alias Babu. Jammu and Kashmir Police Announce Cash Reward for Information on Trans-Border Tunnels, Narcotics and Militant To Curb Anti-National Activities.

“Jatinder Singh was arrested in April 2022 following the arrest of his party worker, Mohd Shareef Shah of Kokernag area in Anantnag district. He was arrested along with hawala money of Rs 6.90 lakh in Jammu city. Jammu and Kashmir: Police Destroy Huge Quantity of Drugs Worth Crores of Rupees Seized in Baramulla (Watch Video).

“Twelve accused in this case, including Jatinder Singh, have been charged in the court. Nine of these are lodged in central jail in Jammu while three are absconding in Pakistan.

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