Budgam Police crack down on JeI-linked institutes and members

Budgam, Nov 27: In its efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and separatist propaganda, Budgam Police on Thursday launched a crackdown on the proscribed organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), carrying out searches at residences and institutions linked to the group, officials said.

A police spokesperson said in a statement that the searches were conducted based on credible intelligence suggesting that some JeI members were involved in anti-national activities.

He said multiple searches were carried out in Chadoora, Soibugh, and Beerwah areas following due legal procedures.

The search teams comprised police officers, lady police personnel, and local numberdars. Various electronic devices and documents were seized from the residences of JeI-linked individuals and associated institutions.

The operation aimed to dismantle the terror ecosystem and separatist propaganda of the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami. Through such actions, Budgam Police reaffirmed its commitment to establishing and ensuring a peaceful and terror-free environment in the district.