In a major offensive against terrorists operating from Pak, NIA attaches Srinagar-based property of Mushtaq Zargar,founder-chief commander of Al-Umar Mujahideen, who was released with JeM chief Masood Azhar in exchange of pax of hijacked Indian Airlines flight at Kandahar in 1999
Mushtaq Zargar was also involved in kidnapping of former Union Home Minister,late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s daughter,Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989
Zargar’s two Marlas house at Ganai Mohalla, Jamia Masjid, Nowhatta, Srinagar, attached under provisions of Unlawful Activities(Prevention)Act
Zargar is a ‘Designated Individual Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and has been operating from Pakistan ever since his release and has been funding terror activities in the valley.
Zargar was earlier associated with Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front and was responsible for several terror attacks in Jammu & Kashmir. He has also been involved in other heinous crimes, including murders, & has close association with other terror outfits such, as Al-Qaeda and JeM