J&K Cracks Down on ‘White-Collar’ Terror: NGOs and Citizens Under Scrutiny

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are intensifying their probe into potential terror funding networks following the recent dismantling of a significant ‘white-collar’ terror module. The investigation is now casting a wide net, examining how private individuals and charitable organizations might be exploited for illicit purposes. The Baramulla police have initiated inquiries into alleged financial improprieties and compliance failures at two prominent educational trusts: Al Huda Educational Trust and Idarah Fallah-u-Darain Society. These investigations include suspected tax evasion and violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), crucial legislation governing foreign funding. Specifically, Al Huda Educational Institute is under preliminary investigation for potential regulatory breaches and encroachment on government land, with a case registered at PS Tangmarg. Meanwhile, the Idarah Fallah-u-Darain Society faces a more serious charge under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for alleged illegal activities, with an FIR filed at the Baramulla police station. While no arrests have been made from these trusts thus far, authorities have seized electronic devices as part of the ongoing probe. These actions are part of broader efforts to disrupt and dismantle illegal networks operating within the region, aiming to safeguard public order and enforce the law effectively. The investigation is ongoing, with further legal actions anticipated as more evidence comes to light. This heightened scrutiny follows a series of security measures, including checks on hospital lockers and intensified inspections of chemical and fertilizer shops across Kashmir, all designed to preempt the misuse of resources for nefarious activities.