Srinagar: In an ongoing initiative that critics argue aims to undermine local ownership, Indian authorities have seized the property of a Kashmiri civilian in Kulgam district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
According to a statement by Kashmir Media Service, the residence belonged to Safdar Ali Dar and was located in Modergam village. The property was confiscated under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with authorities alleging it was used to shelter pro-freedom activists.
Previously, the house was damaged during a cordon and search operation by Indian forces on July 6, 2024. The operation resulted in the deaths of two Kashmiri youths, Adil Hussain and Faisal Bashir.
Acting on directives from New Delhi-appointed IIOJK Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, police officers arrived at the property to execute the seizure. A notice installed on site declared the property frozen under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, prohibiting its sale or lease.
This action is seen as part of a broader pattern by Indian authorities to exert control over the region. Since the revocation of IIOJK’s special status in August 2019, property seizures have increased, affecting both individuals and organizations. Observers claim these measures aim to suppress the freedom movement and alter the region’s demographic profile.