Raids conducted at residences of 21 militant associates in Srinagar, say police

Srinagar: Srinagar Police on Friday conducted extensive raids at multiple locations across the city. The searches were carried out at the residences of militant associates and overground workers (OGWs) affiliated with proscribed militant organisations, in connection with ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

In a statement, the police said that the coordinated search operations were conducted across various areas of Srinagar, targeting persons involved in facilitating, aiding, or abetting militant-related activities.

Searches were carried out at the residences of Najeeb Sakib Dar, son of Mohd Shafi Dar, a resident of Malabagh Ellahibagh.

Owais Muneer Bhat, son of Muneer Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Alamadar Colony, Dangarpora, Elahibagh; Owais Ahmad Bhat, son of Farooq Ahmad, a resident of Tiploo Mohalla, Anchar; Danish Ayoub Badoo, son of Mohd Ayoub Badoo, a resident of Sazgaripora, Hawal; Umar Fayaz, son of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Ikhrajpora; Zahid Rashid Ganie, son of Abdul Rashid Ganie, a resident of Methan; Hashim Farooq, son of Farooq Ahmad Dar, a resident of Ikhrajpora; Rashid Lateef Bhat, son of Mohd Lateef Bhat, a resident of Baghat Chowk, Khalidabad; Arhaan Rasool Dar, son of Ghulam Rasool Dar, a resident of Sazgaripora, Hawal; Owais Manzoor Sofi, son of Manzoor Ahmed Sofi, a resident of Dangerpora.

Suhail Ahmed Mir, son of Fateh Mohammad Mir, a resident of Dangerpora; Muzaffar Farooq Mir, son of Farooq Ahmed Mir, a resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora; Imtiaz Ahmad Chikla, son of Mohd Sideeq Chikla, a resident of Asar Colony, Hazratbal; Umer Hameed Sheikh, son of Abdul Hameed Sheikh, a resident of Asar Colony, Hazratbal; Mohd Asif Bhat, son of Gh Mohd Bhat, a resident of Jogiwan, Lal Bazar; Mohammad Adil Lone, son of Gh Mohd Lone, a resident of Laway Pora; Waseem Qadir Mir, son of Ghulam Qadir Mir, a resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora; Uneeb Naseer, son of Naseer Ahmed, a resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora (presently under PSA); Danish Qadir Mir, son of Ghulam Qadir Mir, a resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora; Babar Suhail Sofi, son of Mohd Yousf Sofi, a resident of Lawaypora.

The searches were conducted in accordance with due legal procedure, in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, and under the supervision of senior officers of J&K Police.

The objective of these operations was to seize incriminating material such as documents, digital devices, and other evidence relevant to ongoing investigations. The raids also form part of a broader intelligence-gathering exercise aimed at pre-empting and disrupting any conspiratorial or terrorist activities threatening public peace and national security.

This decisive action underscores the commitment of Srinagar Police to identify and take firm legal action against all individuals involved in promoting or supporting terror-related and anti-national activities. (GNS)