Ten Suspected Terror Overground Workers Arrested in Shopian
October 30, 2026 | Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir | Tawi Observer
SHOPIAN: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested 10 suspected terror associates in south Kashmir's Shopian district after uncovering an alleged intra-Union Territory terror financing network. The arrests were made following an investigation into suspicious financial transactions believed to be connected with terrorist activities.
According to officials, the investigation focused on identifying financial channels allegedly being used to collect and transfer money to support terrorist networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
Police examined suspicious online transactions conducted through various digital payment platforms. The analysis reportedly helped investigators trace money trails across multiple layers and identify individuals allegedly involved in raising and channelising funds.
Alleged Links With LeT and TRF
Preliminary findings, as shared by police, indicate that the accused were allegedly collecting money from members of the public and transferring it through established financial channels to facilitate the activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF).
Investigators further allege that the funds were being used to provide logistical assistance, including smartphones, to support terrorist activities.
The investigation also reportedly revealed links between members of the suspected network and terrorists or their associates lodged in different jails across the Union Territory.
Ten Persons Arrested
Police have identified the arrested individuals as:
Owais Shafi Naikoo
Tajamul Ahmad Shah
Moiz Iqbal
Imdad Yousuf Ganie
Saqib Zahoor Wani
Aamir Ahmad Ganie
Firdous Thokar
Liyaqat Nazir Lone
Mohammad Hanief
Kaju
The accused reportedly belong to different areas of Shopian, Pulwama and Kathua districts.
FIR Registered, Investigation Underway
Police have registered an FIR (No. 231/2026) at Police Station Shopian under relevant provisions of law. Investigating agencies are now working to establish the complete financial network, identify additional individuals allegedly connected with the operation and trace further financial links.
Officials have indicated that more arrests may follow as the investigation progresses.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to identify and disrupt alleged financial support networks connected with terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Police are continuing their investigation to establish the extent of the suspected network and determine the roles of the individuals involved. The allegations against those arrested will be subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.
