National Investigation Agency on Monday arrested 12th accused in Handwara narco terrorism case in Tangdhar area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
In a statement issued to media, NIA spokesman said, “Today (28.08.2022) NIA arrested Abdul Rauf Badan (45 years) s/o Mohammad Abdullah Badan r/o Amarohi, PS Karnah, Tehsil Tangdhar , District Kupwara, J&K for his involvement in case of supply of narcotics / cash/ arms ammunition through LOC border of Amarohi,Tangdhar area by concealing the consignment in vegetable carrier vehicle.”
The spokesman said, “He is a key operator of the module of proscribed terrorist outfit LeT, which was working at the behest of Pakistani handlers. He was collecting the consignments of narcotics from Pakistani handlers in Tangdhar and other locations at LoC, J&K and further delivering them to the other co accused persons in the case.”
The case was initially registered as FIR No. 183/2020 dated 11.06.2020 at Police Station Handwara, J&K and re-registered by NIA on 23.06.2020.
Earlier, chargesheet has been submitted against 11 accused persons in the NIA Spl. Court, Jammu, in this case.Further investigations are in progress in the case.
