Close aide of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son on NIA radar

During interrogation, Salahuddin's son Shahid Yusuf revealed that he has been receiving money through wire from a person identified as Aijaz Ahmed Bhat from Saudi Arabia.

IndiaToday.in  | Posted by Upasana Singh
October 27, 2017 | UPDATED 13:05 IST
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) is tightening noose around the key person who assisted Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son in raising funds to carry out terror activities.

During interrogation, Salahuddin's son Shahid Yusuf revealed that he has been receiving money through wire from a person identified as Aijaz Ahmed Bhatt from Saudi Arabia.

Yousuf is one of the several Indian contacts of Bhatt. The duo has been in constant touch through phone calls to transact funds.

Aijaz Ahmed Bhatt is reportedly the main link between Pakistan ISI and Syed Salahuddin .

Aijaz Ahmed Bhatt is absconder and Red Corner Notice has been already issued against him. Bhatt is a native of Solina Payeen , Srinagar and agencies believe that he is currently residing in Saudi Arabia.

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