Key Takeaways
- The SIA is conducting raids in multiple locations in Kashmir as part of an ongoing crackdown on suspected terror-related activities in the region.
- The suspected terror conspiracy case involves alleged sleeper cells in contact with handlers in Pakistan.
- The accused individuals were reportedly involved in sharing sensitive information about security forces and critical infrastructure using encrypted messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting raids at multiple locations in ongoing crackdown on suspected terror related activities, officials said
“the raids that are underway in central and north Kashmir districts is part of an ongoing crackdown on suspected terror-related activities in the region, they said.
On May 11, the SIA carried out 20 raids in South Kashmir, specifically in the districts of Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, and Anantnag.
Those earlier raids were part of a high-stakes investigation into a terror conspiracy case, where alleged sleeper cells were found to be in contact with handlers in Pakistan.
The accused individuals were reportedly involved in sharing sensitive information about security forces and critical infrastructure using encrypted messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
“Today’s raids in Central and North Kashmir are likely a continuation or expansion of that broader investigation. More details are expected to emerge as the operation progresses,” officials added.
