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NIA Conducts Fresh Bandipora Search in Nationwide Terror Crackdown

The National Investigation Agency conducted a search operation at a location in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir. This is part of broader investigations, including past searches across five states and a Union Territory targeting terror conspiracy networks. The agency has been intensifying its crackdown on terror funding, recruitment modules, and sleeper cells nationwide. In a related development, a Delhi NIA court recently convicted Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and two associates in a terror case.

Key Points: NIA Search Operation in Bandipora Amid Terror Crackdown

  • NIA search in Bandipora, J&K
  • Part of nationwide terror conspiracy probe
  • Agency intensifies crackdown on sleeper cells
  • Separatist Aasiya Andrabi convicted in NIA case
  • Zero-tolerance policy against terrorism
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NIA conducts search operation at Bandipora

NIA conducts search in Bandipora, part of wider operations across states targeting terror funding, sleeper cells, and separatist networks.

"the network under the scanner was engaged in attempts to foment unrest and destabilise law and order - Officials"

Bandipora, February 2

The National Investigative Agency conducted a search operation at a location in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday.

Further details are awaited.

In September, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had carried out searches at 22 locations across five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror conspiracy case.

According to officials, the searches were conducted at eight locations in Bihar, one each in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, two in Uttar Pradesh, and nine in Jammu and Kashmir.Separate NIA teams launched the search operation simultaneously at these locations based on specific actionable intelligence inputs.

Investigators suspected that the network under the scanner was engaged in attempts to foment unrest and destabilise law and order in the country.

In recent months, the NIA has intensified its crackdown on terror funding, recruitment modules, and sleeper cells operating across different regions. Similar nationwide operations have earlier led to the arrest of several suspects allegedly associated with banned organisations and their attempts to radicalise youth through online and offline channels.

The operation was carried out at a time when the central government has repeatedly emphasised its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and has directed security agencies to strengthen preventive action against such threats.

Meanwhile, the NIA court in New Delhi on January 14 convicted Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and two of her associates, Sofi Fehmida and Nahida Nasreen, in a terror case registered by the agency.

Andrabi is the alleged chief of the women's separatist outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat.Andrabi was arrested in 2018. The NIA had invoked charges against her under sections related to waging war against the State, promoting enmity between communities, and terror conspiracy under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh convicted Andrabi and the co-accused. The court will hear arguments on sentencing on January 17.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hope the operation is based on solid intelligence and is conducted with full professionalism. Security is paramount, but we must also ensure no innocent person is harassed.
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Arjun K
The fact that searches are happening across so many states shows how widespread these networks are. It's alarming. Full support to our agencies.
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Sarah B
While security is important, I hope the process is transparent. The UAPA is a very powerful law. Convictions like Andrabi's need to be beyond any legal doubt to maintain public trust.
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Vikram M
Good step. These modules trying to radicalise our youth must be crushed. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The article mentions attempts to foment unrest. This is the real danger - not just violence, but breaking our social fabric. Agencies must be vigilant 24/7.

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