Srinagar, Oct 15: In a major crackdown against elements associated with banned militant organisations, Srinagar Police carried out extensive raids across multiple locations in the city as part of ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to officials, the coordinated searches targeted the residences of individuals allegedly linked with proscribed groups or suspected of facilitating militant activities. The raids were conducted in accordance with legal procedure and in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, under the supervision of senior officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The raids were carried out at the residences of several individuals, including Asrar Ahmad Bala of Omer Colony Lal Bazar, Shahbaz Ahmad Bhat of Palpora Noorbagh, Fayaz Ahmad Ganie of Suthsu Kalan, Burhan Nazir of Beeroni Kathidarwaza, and Sajid Majeed Shah of Nowpora Sekidafar. Other locations included Soiteng, New Theed, and Mughal Mohalla Raniwari, where multiple suspects such as Ashiq Bashir Najar, Umer Adil Dar, Shabir Ahmad Ganie, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, and Ahsan Ahmad Bhat alias Munna were searched.
Police sources said the objective of these operations was to seize incriminating materials including digital devices, documents, and other evidence connected to ongoing investigations. The raids also form part of a larger intelligence-gathering exercise aimed at pre-empting potential militant conspiracies and safeguarding public security.
Authorities reaffirmed that such actions are part of a sustained effort to dismantle the support network of banned organisations and to curb any attempts to revive militant infrastructure in Srinagar.
Srinagar Police reiterated its firm stance against individuals involved in aiding, abetting, or harbouring elements linked with militancy and assured that strict legal action will be taken against all violators. [KNT]
