J&K police arrest 10 overground workers in Shopian terror financing case

Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian district arrested 10 alleged overground workers on 30 October, saying they had busted an intra-Union Territory terror financing module. The arrests followed an investigation into suspicious online financial transactions traced through multiple payment platforms. The investigation revealed alleged links between the network and terrorists and their associates lodged in different jails across the union territory.

Police said preliminary findings indicate the accused were collecting money from the public and channelling it through established financial networks to support Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy, The Resistance Front. The funds were allegedly used to provide logistical assistance, including procuring smartphones. FIR No. 231/2026 has been registered at Shopian police station. Police said further investigation is underway and more arrests are expected.

Update, 30 October 2026: Police in Shopian have arrested 10 overground workers accused of running an intra-Union Territory terror financing module, officials said on 30 October. The arrests followed an investigation into suspicious online financial transactions traced through multiple payment platforms. The probe revealed alleged links between the network and terrorists and their associates lodged in different jails. Preliminary findings indicate the accused were collecting money from the public and channelling funds to support Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy, The Resistance Front. An FIR has been registered. Police said further arrests are expected.