The property located in Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, was registered in the name of the father of accused Ankush Kapoor – a key operative in India of the narco-terror network spread across Italy, Australia, Iran, Thailand, UAE and Pakistan among other nations
NEW DELHI: The NIA on Tuesday attached a house in Amritsar, linked to a Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT) operative in a transnational narco-terror network case with footprints spread across multiple countries.
The property located in Holy City, Holy Enclave Phase-I, Amritsar, was registered in the name of the father of accused Ankush Kapoor – a key operative in India of the narco-terror network spread across Italy, Australia, Iran, Thailand, UAE and Pakistan among other nations. The NIA’s investigations had revealed Ankush’s links with a Dubai-based accused connected with the proscribed terrorist organisation- Lashkar-e -Taiba, the statement said.
Ankush, who was arrested last year, was found to be a very important operative of the conspiracy relating to smuggling, transportation, storage and distribution of narcotic substances, besides laundering the proceeds of terrorism to the accused in various countries. Investigations had further shown that the proceeds from the trafficking of narcotic substances were being used to finance and support terrorist activities in India through a complex and elaborate financial network.
The anti-terror agency had earlier charged Ankush for his role in terror-funding activities, criminal conspiracy, and providing support to unlawful and terrorist networks, in addition to offences under NDPS and IPC. A total of 26 accused have so far been chargesheeted in the case, in which investigation is continuing, it said.
