Did Police in J&K’s Srinagar Conduct Raids Linked to Suspected Terror Associates?

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Key Takeaways
- Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids against suspected terror associates.
- The operation aimed to dismantle a terror ecosystem.
- Raids were executed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
- Evidence such as digital devices and documents were targeted for seizure.
- The action underscores the police's commitment to national security.
Srinagar, Oct 15 (NationPress) In a significant move, the police in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city executed raids across multiple locations on Wednesday targeting individuals suspected of ties to terrorism.
A statement from the police indicated, “To dismantle the terror ecosystem and combat unlawful activities, the Srinagar Police conducted extensive raids at various locations throughout the city. These searches were aimed at the residences of individuals associated with terrorist groups and overground workers (OGWs), in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).”
The coordinated operations were executed across diverse areas of Srinagar, focusing on individuals implicated in facilitating or supporting terror-related activities, as stated.
Searches targeted the homes of several individuals, including Asrar Ahmad Bala, son of Rafi Bala, from Omer Colony, Lal Bazar; Shahbaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Farooq Ahmad Bhat, from Palpora Noorbagh; Fayaz Ahmad Ganie, son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganie, from Suthsu Kalan; Burhan Nazir, son of Nazir Ahmad Kushoo, from Beeroni Kathidarwaza; Sajid Majeed Shah, son of Abdul Majeed Shah, from Nowpora Sekidafar; and Ashiq Bashir Najar, son of Bashir Ahmad Najar, from Soiteng.
Additional individuals targeted included Umer Adil Dar, son of Ghulam Hassan Dar; Shabir Ahmad Ganie, son of Gh Mohi-ud-din Ganie; Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Aziz Ah Bhat; Mohd Altaf Ganie, son of Fayaz Ahmad; Fayaz Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohd Sultan; Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Ab Ahad Bhat; and Ahsan Ahmad Bhat alias Munna, son of late Mohd Yousf, from Indra Nagar, Srinagar.
The operations were executed following proper legal procedures, overseen by Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, along with senior officials from the J&K Police.
The police statement noted that these operations aimed to confiscate incriminating materials like documents, digital devices, and other evidence pertinent to ongoing investigations.
These raids are also part of a larger intelligence-gathering initiative intended to preempt and disrupt conspiratorial or terrorist activities that threaten public safety and national security.
“This decisive action highlights the commitment of the Srinagar Police to identify and take stringent legal measures against all individuals involved in promoting or supporting terrorism and anti-national activities,” the statement concluded.