J&K Police raid 13 sites across Valley

The Counter Intelligence Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday conducted raids at several locations across the Valley in connection with the ‘white-collar terror module’ and the recent blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, officials said.

The raids, being carried out by Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK), were underway at 13 locations. Around 15 individuals have been detained for questioning and several digital devices and incriminating materials have been recovered, the officials added.Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

In a separate development, security forces launched a search operation in six border areas of Poonch district as part of heightened security measures. The joint operation, involving the Special Operations Group (SOG), Army and CRPF, covered Salwah forests, Bareela Kass, Kasbalari, Bagyoute, Parnai Project Nakka Manjhari and Gursai Moorie.

Officials said forces were on high alert and locals had been urged to report any suspicious movements in their areas