J&K Police raid 26 locations linked to Jamaat-e-Islami in Sopore

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday conducted raids at 26 locations linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Sopore, Kashmir.

The raids come days after a policeman was killed in a terror attack in Anantnag on July 22, while two migrant workers were killed in another attack in Kulgam on July 31.

“As part of its continued action against proscribed organisations and separatist ecosystems, Sopore Police today conducted coordinated searches at 26 locations across Sopore in connection with an ongoing investigation into a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI),” a police spokesperson said.

The searches were carried out at residential and other premises linked to JeI leaders, members and activists across different areas of Sopore. The operation was conducted in accordance with due legal procedure and prescribed protocols, the spokesperson said. The police were assisted by the CRPF.

It has been learnt that homes and business establishments of JeI members were raided and documents and electronic devices were also seized by the police for further investigation. The raids were conducted in Bomai, Tarzoo, Shutloo, Rohama, Goripora and Behrampora areas of Sopore.

The official said that during the searches, incriminating documents, literature and electronic devices were recovered and seized from various premises. The seized material is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation to ascertain further linkages and activities connected with the proscribed organisation.

“The operation forms part of Sopore Police’s sustained efforts to dismantle networks and ecosystems associated with proscribed organisations and separatist activities and to take firm action against activities prejudicial to the security, sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” the official said. Further investigation in the case is underway.