NIA raids several locations in Srinagar and Bandipora and in one Bengaluru location

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at 10 locations in Srinagar and Bandipora and in one location in Bengaluru in connection with a case pertaining to certain so-called NGOs and Trusts raising funds in India and abroad in the name of charitable activities and then using those funds for carrying out secessionist and separatist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to a statement, the NIA conducted searches at 10 locations in Srinagar and Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir), and one location in Bangalore in connection with a case pertaining to certain so-called NGOs and Trusts raising funds in India and abroad in the name of charitable activities and then using those funds for carrying out secessionist and separatist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
This case was registered by NIA on 8/10/2020 under sections 120B, 124 A IPC and sections 17, 18, 22A, 22C, 38, 39 and 40 UA(P)A, 1967 on receipt of credible information that certain NGOs and Trusts are collecting funds domestically and abroad through so-called donations and business contributions etc. and are then utilizing these funds for secessionist and terrorist activities in J&K, the statement read.
Those whose premises have been searched include residence and office of Khurram Parvez (co-ordinator of J&K Coalition of Civil Society), his associates viz. Parvez Ahmad Bukhari, Parvez Ahmad Matta and Bengaluru-based associate viz. Swati Sheshadri; Ms. Parveena Ahanger, Chairperson of Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons ( APDPK) and offices of NGO Athrout and GK Trust, the statement read.
Several incriminating documents and electronic devices have been seized. Further investigation in the case is continued, it added. (ANI)