Srinagar, July 16 -- In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, Police today attached three properties belonging to Pakistan-based terrorist handlers.

Police said the properties attached include a double-storied residential house in Harwani Khansahib belonging to Manzoor Ahmad Chopan alias Rayees, a similar structure along with over five kanals of land in Chewa Budgam owned by Mohammad Yousuf Malik alias Molvi, and nearly 20 marlas of land in Khag registered in the name of Bilal Ahmad Wani alias Umer.

Police said the properties were attached in presence of concerned Executive Magistrates.

"The action was carried out in connection with case FIR No. 58/2024 U/S 7/25 Indi...