The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized the house of an accused associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in a major action in Amritsar, Punjab on Tuesday (June 16, 2026). This action has been taken in the international narco-terror network case, the investigation of which has spread to many countries. According to NIA, this property was found to be linked to the money earned from terrorist activities (Proceeds of Terrorism).
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has seized a house in Amritsar, taking major action against the international narco-terror network linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This house is in Holy City Enclave Phase-1 of Amritsar and has been attached under UAPA considering it as Proceeds of Terrorism.
According to the information, NIA has attached House No. 33 located in Holi City, Holi Enclave Phase-1, Amritsar under Section 25(1) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA Act). The agency said that this action has been taken in RC-26/2020/NIA/DLI (Salaya Drug Seizure Case). The agency said, 'An NIA team seized the property following due process of law, in the presence of independent witnesses and with the assistance of local authorities.'
Investigation revealed that this property was registered in the name of the father of accused Ankush Kapoor. According to NIA, Ankush Kapoor is said to be an important member of the international drugs and terror financing network operating in India, which has links with many countries including Pakistan, UAE, Italy, Australia, Iran and Thailand. The investigating agency found that Ankush had relations with an accused present in Dubai, who is associated with the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba.
NIA investigation revealed that Ankush Kapoor is accused of being involved in a conspiracy of drug smuggling, their transportation, storage and distribution. According to the agency, the money obtained from drug smuggling was being used to promote terrorist activities and provide financial support to the terrorist network in India. The investigation also revealed that through this entire network, illegal money was being transported to the accused present in different countries.
In this case, NIA has taken action against many accused including Ankush Kapoor under sections including terrorist funding, criminal conspiracy, supporting terrorist organizations and NDPS Act. Till now, charge sheet has been filed against a total of 26 accused in this case. NIA investigation is still going on.
