SRINAGAR, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday carried out extensive search operations across multiple locations in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, targeting the houses of former Hurriyat activists and individuals previously associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI).
Official sources said that the coordinated raids were launched early in the morning as part of an ongoing crackdown on elements suspected of involvement in activities deemed prejudicial to national security. The searches were conducted simultaneously in several villages and town areas under tight security cover.
Reliable sources confirmed that the operation was aimed at “curbing anti-national activities and monitoring the movement of individuals with past links to separatist or extremist organizations.” Sources added that documents, digital devices, and other materials are being scrutinized for evidence of unlawful activities.
“Searches are part of a preventive measure to ensure peace and security in the district,” an officer said. “We are following leads and intelligence inputs suggesting renewed attempts by certain individuals to revive underground networks or spread propaganda,” said the official.
Sources revealed that those whose houses were searched have been under police observation for some time due to their alleged links with banned outfits or involvement in past separatist campaigns.
Officials maintained that the searches will continue in other parts of Shopian in the coming days as part of an ongoing exercise to strengthen law enforcement measures and preempt any attempts to disturb public order.
