CIK raids 8 locations across Kashmir in terror network probe

Srinagar, Jun 3: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of J&K Police on Wednesday conducted raids at eight locations across six districts of the Valley in connection with a decade-old terror conspiracy case linked to Pakistan-sponsored militant outfits, sleeper-cell networks and radicalisation activities.
An official said that the searches were carried out 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 UAPA, and Section 7/25 of the Arms Act.
The official said the case pertains to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist outfits, their sleeper-cell networks and activities related to recruitment, radicalisation and facilitation of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Based on recent intelligence inputs, technical analysis and sustained investigation, eight search locations were identified across six districts, including Srinagar (02), Bandipora (02), Kupwara (01), Anantnag (01), Kulgam (01) and Sopore in Baramulla district (01),” the official said.
The suspects, according to officials, are allegedly in contact with Pakistan-based terrorist handlers through encrypted communication platforms and are suspected to be involved in dissemination of extremist propaganda, radicalisation activities and facilitation of terrorism.
Officials said the searches are aimed at recovery of incriminating material, establishing terror linkages, identifying associates, facilitators and overground workers, besides generating actionable intelligence to further the investigation and enable legal action against those involved.
They added that all legal formalities, including obtaining search warrants from the competent court, are being completed and the searches are being conducted as per established legal procedures with adequate security arrangements and technical support teams in place. (KNO)