ED Uncovers ISIS Funding via Illegal Khair Wood Smuggling; ₹9.70 Cr Seized

• ED revealed ISIS funding through illegal Khair wood cutting and smuggling.
• Funds were used for terrorist activities including recruitment, training, and weapons.
• Nationwide raids led to the seizure of ₹9.70 crore in cash and gold.
• 25 bank accounts linked to the module were frozen; a hawala network is suspected.
• The investigation targets an ISIS-linked radical module, with Saquib Nachan as the main accused.

Why It Matters: Illegal timber trade is funding ISIS, revealing a dangerous terror-economy link.