SRINAGAR: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Wednesday launched extensive searches at eight locations across six districts of the Valley in connection with a decade-old case involving Pakistan-sponsored terrorist outfits, sleeper cell networks and radicalisation activities, officials said.
An official said that the searches are being conducted in connection with FIR No. 02/2015 of Police Station CIK Srinagar, registered 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 by the CIK, the search locations have been identified in Srinagar (two), Bandipora (two), Kupwara (one), Anantnag (one), Kulgam (one) and Sopore in Baramulla district (one), officials added.
The suspects are alleged to be in contact with Pakistan-based terrorist handlers through encrypted communication platforms and are suspected of involvement in the dissemination of extremist propaganda, radicalisation activities and the facilitation of terrorism, they said.
“The searches are aimed at recovering incriminating material, establishing terrorist linkages, identifying associates, facilitators and overground workers, and generating actionable intelligence to further the investigation,” a CIK official said.
Necessary legal formalities have been completed and search warrants obtained from the competent court, the official said, adding that the searches are being conducted in accordance with established legal procedures, with adequate security arrangements and technical support teams in place.(KNS)
