Bandipora Police Busts Alleged Prison-Linked Module of Banned Organization Targeting Women
for separatist ideology and propaganda
24/10/2026
Srinagar, October 24 (KIP)- Bandipora Police have uncovered an alleged clandestine module associated with the banned organization Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, reportedly operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler. The investigation has revealed suspected links involving prison-based coordination, covert meetings of propagating separatist ideology and financial transactions.
In this connection, a case FIR No. 168/2026 under sections 10, 13 UA(P)A, 1967 (as amended) stands registered at P/S Bandipora and the following persons have been arrested in the case so far:
1. Mubeena Bano D/O Gh Ahmad Dar R/O Dachigam Bandipora
2. Waheed Ahmad Bhat S/O Mohd Maqbool Bhat R/O Bhat Mohallah Kachloo Qazipora Handwara District Kupwara
3. Kushboo Jan D/O Ab Rashid Sheikh R/O Check Panzigam Bandipora.
4. Mehak Jan D/O Mohd Sultan Sheikh R/O Check Panzigam Bandipora
5. Aliya Jan D/O Ab Rashid Sheikh R/O Check Panzigam Bandipora.
6. Irfan Ahmed Reshi @Rayees S/O Gh Nabi Reshi R/O Ananwan Handwara.
Further investigation is going on.