JeI linked UAPA case: Police raid 15 locations in Sopore

Sopore, May 16: Sopore Police on Saturday conducted searches at more than 15 locations across the police district in connection with a case linked to the banned Jamaat e Islami organisation under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

A Police officer told the news agency the searches were carried out in connection with FIR No. 42/2025 registered at Police Station Sopore under Sections 10 and 13 of the UAPA Act.

The raids were conducted in several areas including Jamia Qadeem, Naseem Bagh, Krankshivan, Tarzoo, Amargarh, Warpora, Bomai and Boitingoo.

“Searches were conducted after obtaining warrants from the designated UAPA Court. The operations were carried out in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses as per legal procedure,” he said, adding, “During the searches, police seized incriminating material, including literature linked to the banned organisation. The material has been taken into custody for further investigation and examination.”

The official said the action is part of the ongoing crackdown against the terror and separatist ecosystem as well as networks linked to banned organisations in the region.

He added that further investigation in the case is underway.