Srinagar, June 3: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Wednesday launched searches at eight locations across six districts of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with an ongoing investigation into Pakistan-sponsored terrorist networks, sleeper cells and activities related to recruitment, radicalisation and facilitation of terrorism in the Union Territory.
Official sources told news agency JKNS that the 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 in Srinagar (02), Bandipora (02), Kupwara (01), Anantnag (01), Kulgam (01) and Sopore in Baramulla district (01), they said.
Investigators suspect that the individuals under scrutiny 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.
They added 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 teams. (JKNS)
