Baramulla, July 09: Police conducted raids at multiple locations in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and seized several electronic devices for forensic examination, officials said on Thursday.
Police said the searches were carried out as part of the investigation into FIR No. 43/2026, registered under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Section 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The searches were conducted at the residences of Faraz Ashraf Gojri, son of Mohammad Ashraf Gojri, a resident of Iqbal Colony, Baramulla; Waseem Ali Kar, son of Ali Mohammad Kar, a resident of Kanli Bagh, Baramulla; Tanveer Ahmad Mir alias Kaka Mir, son of Abdul Rashid Mir, a resident of Tawheed Gunj, Baramulla, presently residing at Gulnar Park, Azad Gunj; and Waseem Hussain Mir, son of Mohammad Hussain Mir, a resident of Khawajabagh Jetty, Baramulla, police said.
During the searches, the police said, four mobile phones and one laptop were seized. Officials said the electronic devices have been secured for forensic examination to aid the ongoing investigation.
“The searches were conducted strictly in accordance with the provisions of law, in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses,” police said.
Baramulla Police said the proceedings form part of its sustained efforts to investigate offences related to unlawful activities in a professional, lawful and transparent manner while safeguarding public order and national security.
Police added that it remains committed to ensuring a fair and thorough investigation and to taking all necessary legal measures to uphold the rule of law and maintain peace and security in the region.
