Sopore, Aug 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday conducted coordinated searches at 26 locations linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) across Sopore in connection with an ongoing investigation registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The searches were carried out in Bomai, Tarzoo, Shutloo, Rohama, Goripora and Behrampora areas, targeting residential and other premises allegedly linked to JeI leaders, members and activists.
“As part of its continued action against proscribed organisations and separatist ecosystems, Sopore Police today conducted coordinated searches at 26 locations across Sopore in connection with an ongoing investigation into a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI),” a police spokesperson said.
According to police, “incriminating documents”, literature and electronic devices were recovered and seized from various premises during the operation.
“The seized material is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation to ascertain further linkages and activities connected with the proscribed organisation,” the spokesperson said.
The searches were conducted in accordance with legal procedures and prescribed protocols, with the police being assisted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
“The searches were carried out at residential and other premises linked to JeI leaders, members and activists across different areas of Sopore. The operation was conducted in accordance with due legal procedure and prescribed protocols,” the spokesperson said.
Police said the latest action was part of a sustained drive against proscribed organisations and what it described as separatist networks and ecosystems.
“The operation forms part of Sopore Police’s sustained efforts to dismantle networks and ecosystems associated with proscribed organisations and separatist activities and to take firm action against activities prejudicial to the security, sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” the official said.
The searches come amid heightened security and investigative activity in Jammu and Kashmir following recent militant attacks, including the killing of a policeman in Anantnag on July 22 and the killing of two migrant workers in Kulgam on July 31.
Police said further investigation into the case is underway.
