Updated on: November 12, 2025 | 8:28 PM IST

SRINAGAR: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday attached the residential property of Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir Bar Association, in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The property, a two-storeyed house along with land measuring 2 Kanals, 1 Marla, and 90 sq. ft., is located in Bul Bul Bagh, Barzulla, Srinagar. Qayoom, currently in jail on charges of murdering advocate Babar Qadri, has had his house attached by the police under sections 38 and 39 of the UAPA, as per an order issued by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat.

Legal Basis for Attachment

The attachment order cites FIR No. 157/2009, registered at Shaheed Gunj Police Station, under sections 120, 120-B, 121, and 153-A of the Ranbir Penal Code, along with sections 13, 38, and 39 of UAPA. The DGP’s directive states that the property was used by Qayoom for concealing incriminatory material and furthering terrorist activities, thereby falling within the definition of “proceeds of terrorism” under section 2(g) of the UAPA.

“In exercise of powers conferred by Section 25 of UAPA, prior approval is accorded for attachment of the two-storeyed residential house along with the land situated at Bulbul Bagh, Srinagar,” the order read.

Police Statement

The DGP noted that evidence collected by the investigating officer prima facie establishes that Qayoom’s premises were utilized to conceal incriminatory material and support terrorist activities, making the property liable for attachment under UAPA provisions.

This action adds to ongoing investigations into Qayoom’s alleged involvement in criminal and terror-related activities, including the high-profile murder of Babar Qadri.

Authorities have emphasized that such measures are part of legal procedures under anti-terror laws, aimed at preventing misuse of property for unlawful purposes and disrupting terrorist networks.

The case remains under active investigation, with law enforcement continuing to monitor assets and activities linked to individuals accused under UAPA.