NIA arrests Hizb-ul-Mujahideen linked ‘narco-terrorist’ after extradition from Portugal
The agency says Singh ran a Punjab-based heroin network that moved proceeds through hawala to Pakistan and Kashmir-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen operatives.
- On Wednesday, the National Investigation Agency arrested alleged narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh, alias Shera, in New Delhi following his extradition from Portugal after sustained diplomatic and legal efforts.
- Singh allegedly masterminded a Punjab-based heroin-smuggling network from Pakistan, channeling proceeds through "hawala" networks to Kashmir-based Hizb-ul-Mujahideen operatives to facilitate terror activities. He fled to Portugal in 2020 after a warrant was issued.
- Punjab Police initially registered the case, arresting Hilal Ahmed Shergojri, a "close aide" of deceased militant commander Riyaz Ahmed Naikoo, and seizing ₹29 lakh in drug proceeds. Further investigation recovered ₹32 lakh from gang associates.
- Brought to New Delhi, Singh faces charges as a key conspirator in the terror-financing case. The NIA called his extradition a "shot in the arm" for the fight against cross-border narco-terror modules.
- Authorities continue tracking financing channels used by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen to fund militant activities in Kashmir while dismantling the cross-border narcotics supply chain. The investigation aims to sever terror-financing networks operating through Pakistan.
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NIA Arrests Alleged Pakistan-Linked Drug-Terror Handler After Portugal Extradition
NIA arrests alleged narco-terror handler Iqbal Singh, alias Shera, after his extradition from Portugal in a major breakthrough against Pakistan-linked drug-terror networks. Learn how the Hizbul Mujahideen financier allegedly smuggled heroin from Pakistan, used hawala channels, and funded terror activities in Punjab, Kashmir and beyond.
Anti-Terror Agency Arrests Narco-Terrorist In Delhi After Extradition From Portugal
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal following prolonged diplomatic and legal efforts, official
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