Key Facts
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) attached a house in Amritsar, Punjab, linked to an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative in a transnational narco-terror network case. The property was attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Details of the Attachment
An NIA team carried out the attachment following due process of law, in the presence of independent witnesses and with the assistance of local authorities. The property was registered in the name of the father of accused Ankush Kapoor, described by the NIA as a key operative in India of the narco-terror network spread across Italy, Australia, Iran, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan among other countries.
Ankush Kapoor's Role
According to the NIA, investigations revealed Ankush Kapoor's links with a Dubai-based accused connected with the LeT. Kapoor, arrested last year, was found to be an important operative involved in smuggling, transportation, storage, and distribution of narcotic substances, besides laundering the proceeds of terrorism to accused in various countries. The proceeds from narcotics trafficking were used to finance and support terrorist activities in India through a complex financial network.
Legal Charges
The NIA had earlier charged Ankush Kapoor for terror-funding activities, criminal conspiracy, and providing support to unlawful and terrorist networks, in addition to offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and the Indian Penal Code. A total of 26 accused have so far been charge-sheeted in the case, with investigation continuing.
Impact and What Readers Should Know
This attachment underscores the NIA's crackdown on narco-terror networks that use drug trafficking proceeds to fund terrorism. The case highlights the international dimension of such operations, with links to multiple countries. The agency continues to investigate and has urged the public to report any suspicious activities related to terror funding or narcotics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the NIA attach the property in Amritsar?
The property was attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act as it belonged to the father of Ankush Kapoor, a key operative in a transnational narco-terror network linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
What is Ankush Kapoor's role in the narco-terror network?
Ankush Kapoor was involved in smuggling, transporting, storing, and distributing narcotics, and laundering proceeds to fund terrorist activities in India.
How many accused have been charge-sheeted in this case?
A total of 26 accused have been charge-sheeted so far, and the investigation is ongoing.