Police Raid 15 Locations in Baramulla, Seize Material Linked to Banned JeI

SRINAGAR, May 16: Police on Saturday carried out coordinated raids at more than 15 locations in Baramulla district in connection with a UAPA case against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), officials said.

Search operations were conducted across several areas of Sopore in north Kashmir, including Jamia Qadeem, Naseem Bagh, Krankshivan, Tarzoo, Amargarh, Warpora, Bomai and Boitingoo.

During the raids, police seized incriminating material, including literature linked to the banned organisation, which has been taken into custody for further investigation, officials said.

The action was carried out in connection with an FIR registered at Sopore police station under sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against JeI.

Officials said the searches were conducted after obtaining proper warrants from the designated UAPA court and were executed as per legal procedures in the presence of executive magistrates and independent witnesses.

They added that the operation is part of ongoing efforts by Sopore Police to identify and act against individuals linked to banned organisations and anti-national networks. Further investigation is underway. (Agencies)