In continuation of Wednesday’s search operations, the NIA on Thursday conducted more searches at seven locations in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag and Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) and two locations in Delhi in connection with the case relating to certain NGOs and Trusts raising funds in the name of charitable activities and then using those funds for carrying out secessionist and separatist activities in the Valley.
The NIA had registered the case on October 8, 2020 under Indian Penal Code Sections relating to criminal conspiracy and sedition besides various provisions of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The case was registered on a directive from the Union Home Ministry following receipt of credible
information that certain NGOs and Trusts are collecting funds domestically and abroad through donations and business contributions etc. in the name of various welfare activities such as public health, education and the like.
Further, these funds were sent to Jammu and Kashmir through various channels such as hawala and cash couriers and are used to carry out and sustain secessionist and terrorist activities in J&K, the NIA said in a statement.
The latest round of searches were conducted at JK Yateem Foundation at Srinagar and Kulgam, The Salvation Movement at Srinagar, run by Zafar Akbar Bhat, Human Welfare Foundation at Delhi and Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Voice of Victims at Baramulla, run by Abdul Qadeer, Falah-e- Aam Trust at Budgam, run by GM Bhat and Charity Alliance, at Delhi, run by Zafar ul Islam.