These raids were part of the ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures.
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The J&K Police, in a crackdown on Thursday, conducted searches on madrassas, mosques, and premises of those people linked with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami to prevent radical and conspiratorial activities in Kashmir.
These raids were part of the ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures.
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Searches were conducted in Srinagar, Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam, Budgam, Awantipura, Pulwama, and Handwara.
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The Srinagar Police wrote on X, “As part of an ongoing crackdown against individuals and networks associated with terrorist organisations and to dismantle the terror support ecosystem in the region and strengthen de-radicalization efforts, Srinagar Police conducted city-wide inspections on madrassas and masjids across all zones.”
“Search teams, accompanied by Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, inspected several premises to collect evidence related to terror-linked or radical activities inimical to the security and integrity of the nation”.
“During the searches, police inspected digital devices, documents, and other materials. The searches form part of a continued effort to dismantle the terror support ecosystem in Srinagar and to prevent any conspiratorial or unlawful acts aimed at disturbing peace and public order”, the police said.
“These operations were conducted strictly in accordance with legal procedures, ensuring transparency and accountability at every stage, and will continue wherever credible inputs indicate the presence of individuals or materials linked to terror or radicalised activities prejudicial to the security of the nation. Srinagar Police reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens and security of the nation, and urged citizens to cooperate with ongoing investigations and report any suspicious activity”, the police added.
Similar searches were conducted in the Kulgam district, where premises linked with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami were also raided.
“Electronic gadgets, literature, and documents suspected to have relevance to ongoing investigations have been recovered,” the police added.
In Awantipura, raids were conducted at multiple locations, including houses and premises of Jamaat-e-Islami members and their associates, as part of the ongoing efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and its support structures. During the operation, incriminating material and digital devices were recovered, while several JeI members were questioned and bound down under the law.
The Jamia Islamia Institute at Waripora in Handwara was searched, and electronic devices were seized and are being thoroughly examined to ascertain their usage and to verify any suspected affiliations, including possible links with banned organisations such as Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI).
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