The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached 13 properties of Mohammad Shafi Shah and six other terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen worth ₹1.22 crores under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The properties are located in Jammu and Kashmir.

This move is part of an ongoing investigation against Mohd Syed Salahuddin (Commander of Hizb-ul-Mujhahideen) and others.

The ED initiated investigation under PMLA based on charge sheet filed by NIA against Mohammad Shafi Shah who goes by multiple aliases and six others. “Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, the most active terror outfit in Kashmir, has been responsible for funding terrorist and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Headed by Syed Salahuddin, its self-styled commander based out of Rawalpindi in Pakistan, it funds terrorism on Indian soil through funds organised by a trust called JKART (Jammu and Kashmir Affectees Relief Trust) in allegedly connivance with ISI and other Pakistan based entities,” an ED press note stated.

During the investigation, it was revealed that the terror funds are sent to India illegally through Hawala channel, barter trade and human carriers. The funds are illegally distributed to the next of kin of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, terrorists active and dead, through Hawala, human carriers and banking channels.

The master mind behind illegal distribution of funds Mohammod Shafi Shah alias ‘Doctor’ along with Talib Lali both residents of Bandipora, Muzaffar from Budgam and Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, resident of Anantag who are currently in custody in Tihar jail.

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