BANDIPORA: Bandipora Police have uncovered an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, which investigators say was reportedly operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler.
According to police, the investigation has brought to light suspected links involving coordination from within prison, covert meetings allegedly held to propagate separatist ideology, and financial transactions. The allegations are under investigation.
A case has been registered at Police Station Bandipora as FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, as amended. Police said six people have been arrested so far:
- Mubeena Bano, daughter of Gh Ahmad Dar, resident of Dachigam, Bandipora
- Waheed Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohd Maqbool Bhat, resident of Bhat Mohallah, Kachloo Qazipora, Handwara, Kupwara district
- Kushboo Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora
- Mehak Jan, daughter of Mohd Sultan Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora
- Aliya Jan, daughter of Ab Rashid Sheikh, resident of Check Panzigam, Bandipora
- Irfan Ahmed Reshi, alias Rayees, son of Gh Nabi Reshi, resident of Ananwan, Handwara
Police said further investigation is underway to establish the alleged moduleās activities, the nature of its suspected links and financial transactions, and the roles of those under investigation.


