Sopore, Oct 1, KNT: Sopore Police on Wednesday carried out search operations at the residences of two Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-linked individuals in Zaloora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore, as part of its ongoing crackdown against separatist and militant networks. The searches, as per police were conducted after obtaining proper search warrants under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) from a competent court.
Officials confirmed that the houses of Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, son of Abdul Rahim Bhat, and Tanveer Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Jabbar Dar, both residents of Zaloora Sopore, were thoroughly searched in the presence of local Magistrates and independent witnesses. Police said the process was carried out with strict legal compliance and transparency.
According to sources, the searches led to the recovery of incriminating material believed to be linked with the proscribed outfit Jamaat-e-Islami. The seized material has been taken into custody and will be examined further as part of the investigation. Authorities refrained from giving specifics, citing the sensitive nature of the probe, but said the material could prove vital in tracking networks involved in separatist and unlawful activities.
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The police said that the raids were not random but part of a broader investigative process connected with ongoing cases registered under UAPA. “The action is aimed at identifying and dismantling support structures that aid separatist ideology or provide logistical backing to banned organizations.” [KNT]
