J&K's Counter Intelligence Kashmir raids multiple locations in terror-related case
Srinagar, June 3
The Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday carried out raids at multiple places across the Valley in connection with terror-related cases.
Officials said that the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) started searches at eight locations across six districts of the union territory in connection with an ongoing investigation into Pakistan-sponsored terrorist networks, sleeper cells and activities related to recruitment, radicalisation and facilitation of terrorism.
The official said these searches are being conducted in connection with FIR No. 02/2015 registered at Police Station CIK Srinagar under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, Sections 15, 16, 17 and 19 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Section 7/25 of the Arms Act.
"Based on recent intelligence inputs, technical analysis and sustained investigation, eight search locations were identified, including two in Srinagar, two in Bandipora, one each in Anantnag, Kulgam, Kupwara and Sopore area of Baramulla district," the officials said.
The investigation by the Counter Intelligence suggests that the suspects were in contact with Pakistan-based terrorist handlers through encrypted communication platforms and were allegedly involved in spreading extremist propaganda, radicalisation activities and facilitating terror-related operations.
The searches are aimed at recovering incriminating material, establishing terrorist linkages, identifying associates, facilitators and overground workers (OGWs), and generating actionable intelligence to further strengthen the investigation and initiate appropriate legal action, sources added.
Officials said that all necessary legal formalities have been completed and search warrants were obtained from the competent court. The operations are being carried out in accordance with established legal procedures with adequate security arrangements and technical support.
The counterintelligence wing of the J&K Police functions under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and deals exclusively with cases related to terrorism, sabotage, subversion and terror networking in the union territory.
The counterintelligence wing has its own police station where FIRs in terror-related cases are registered and subsequently investigated.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Eight locations across six districts shows how widespread this problem is. Need more focus on de-radicalization programs too, not just raids. The youth need alternatives to extremism.
A 2015 FIR and still investigating? 😮 Shows how complex these cases are. But every arrest sends a strong message to handlers across the border. Keep it up, J&K Police!
Interesting that they uncovered this through technical analysis and encrypted comms. Kashmir's counter-intelligence is getting better at cyber tracking. Hope this leads to real dismantling of terror finance networks.
What about the root causes? We keep doing raids but never address why youth get radicalized in the first place. Need better education, jobs, and mental health support in Kashmir.
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