SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted search operations at seven locations across Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation, officials said.
An official said that the searches were carried out at two locations in Kulgam, three in Bandipora and two in Sopore.
The official said the NIA teams were assisted by local police and security personnel during the search operations. “The searches are part of an investigation into an alleged cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and a network of local over-ground workers (OGWs) suspected of providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists,” the official said.
He said the case originated from FIR No. 0024/2026 registered at Police Station Zakoora, Srinagar, and was subsequently re-registered by the NIA as RC-02/2026/NIA/JMU.
The official said the case has been registered under Section 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Sections 7 and 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, and Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908, adding that further details regarding the searches and recoveries, if any, are awaited.(KNO)
