Kathua district police have attached properties belonging to seven individuals currently residing in Pakistan, officials confirmed on Friday. The action follows the registration of cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the EIMCO Act, authorities said.
The accused have been identified as Mohammed Ayaz, Abdul Kareem, Sarfraz Nawaz, Mohammed Farooq, Mohammed Hafeez and Gul Mohammed, all listed as residents of Lohai Malhar, together with Akhter Ali of Badnota Mora. All seven are reportedly living in Pakistan and face charges in connection with alleged unlawful activities.
Police sources said the Kathua operation resulted in the attachment of 10 kanals and 15 marlas of land. The properties are described as being of significant value, running into crores of rupees. A spokesperson for Kathua Police said the move was part of ongoing measures to disrupt channels of funding and support for activities deemed unlawful.
Kathua property attachment under scrutiny
According to the police statement, the attachments were carried out after thorough verification and legal procedures. Officers said the step aimed to ensure that assets linked to individuals charged under stringent laws could not be used to sustain or facilitate unlawful operations.
“Overall, 10 kanals and 15 marlas of land worth crores of rupees of the seven residents of Lohai Malhar currently illegally residing in Pakistan got attached,” the spokesperson said. He added that the action reflected the firm resolve of Kathua Police in taking action against unlawful and anti‑national activities.
Legal experts noted that property attachment under laws such as the UAPA can be an important investigative and preventive tool. Once attached, assets may be held pending further proceedings and could be subject to eventual forfeiture if courts find them to be proceeds or instruments of unlawful activities. The process typically involves formal notices and opportunities for affected parties to contest the attachment in the appropriate forum.
Local officials emphasised that the action followed established protocols. They said coordination between investigative teams and legal authorities was central to ensuring the attachments were legally sustainable. Investigations linked to the registered cases are ongoing, with police continuing to gather evidence and pursue leads.
Residents of the affected areas expressed mixed reactions. Some welcomed the police action as necessary for maintaining law and order, while others urged authorities to ensure fairness and transparency, especially where property rights and livelihoods may be affected.
As the cases progress, authorities are expected to provide further details on the nature of the alleged offences and any additional seizures. For now, the Kathua property attachment underscores local law‑enforcement efforts to address allegations of unlawful activity linked to individuals reportedly operating from abroad.
Key Takeaways:
- Kathua property attachment led to seizure of 10 kanals and 15 marlas of land worth crores from seven residents now in Pakistan.
- Seven accused named include Mohammed Ayaz, Abdul Kareem and Sarfraz Nawaz; cases registered under the UAPA and EIMCO Act.
- Police say the action demonstrates Kathua force’s resolve against unlawful and anti‑national activities.
