Srinagar, Nov 9: In continuation of the massive crackdown launched by Police in Sopore against (OGWs) and terror associates, search operations were carried out for the second consecutive day across multiple areas of the Police District.
Searches were conducted at over 30 locations linked with JKNOP, other terrorist handlers, and their associates, based on credible intelligence inputs. The coordinated operations aimed to disrupt local networks providing logistical, financial, or ideological support to terrorism.
During the ongoing operations, many OGWs and suspected associates were detained for questioning to ascertain their connections and roles in aiding cross-border handlers. Several incriminating materials and digital devices were also seized for forensic examination.
The Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) were conducted simultaneously across sensitive areas with the objective of dismantling the terror support network and preventing any subversive activities in the area.
In continuation of the intensified crackdown launched by Police against Over Ground Workers (OGWs), JKNOPs , terror associates, and members linked with banned terrorist organizations, massive search operations were carried out for the second consecutive day across multiple areas of Police District Handwara.
Acting on credible intelligence inputs, Police—assisted by other security agencies—conducted coordinated cordon and search operations (CASOs) at various locations suspected to be used by OGWs and JKNOPs for sheltering and aiding terrorist elements. The operation was aimed at disrupting the terror support infrastructure, which includes networks involved in providing logistical, financial, and ideological assistance to active terrorists and their cross-border handlers.
During the extensive operations, several suspects and OGWs were detained for questioning to ascertain their involvement in unlawful activities. Incriminating materials, including mobile phones, digital storage devices, and other documents, were recovered from multiple premises and subsequently seized for detailed forensic and technical analysis.
The operations were executed in a well-coordinated manner across different police jurisdictions of the district, focusing on sensitive pockets where the terror ecosystem has previously attempted to establish ground-level influence.
Police in Baramulla carried out numerous and varied operations across the district aimed at shoring up preventive measures against anti-national and law-violating elements while enhancing overall community safety.
During the course of operations, 1. 25 properties linked with PoK/ Pakistan based Kashmiri natives were searched. From these 25 locations, 19 persons were bound down under preventive provisions of law. 22 properties associated with OGWs were searched. 17 OGWs were bound down and 3 were sent to jail under preventive detention. Further, 6 properties associated with persons booked under UAPA (presently on bail) were searched besides, 3 OGWs were bound down, and 2 were detained under preventive law. Moreover, 73 SIM vendors were checked across the district to ensure proper subscriber verification in line with prescribed norms. 208 vehicles were thoroughly checked at various checkpoints established along the National Highway and other key routes, and 14 CASOs were simultaneously conducted.
These actions were executed in a well-coordinated manner across the district and ensuring that no individual or group is able to disturb peace and order in the district.
J&K reiterates its unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order and taking stern action against elements attempting to disrupt peace.
In continuation of its ongoing campaign to dismantle terror support structures, Police in Pulwama today carried out another series of coordinated raids across multiple locations in the district.
Acting on credible intelligence inputs, Police conducted searches targeting individuals associated with Jammu & Kashmir Nationals operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (JKNOP), Over Ground Workers (OGWs), and UAPA-accused persons currently on bail, suspected of providing logistical or communication support to terrorist handlers. The operations were conducted across several locations in a transparent and lawful manner. Family members were present during the searches, and necessary legal formalities were observed throughout.
During the continued crackdown, several persons were questioned and relevant materials were seized for verification. The exercise also helped develop useful leads for further investigation. These sustained operations are part of an ongoing strategy to disrupt the local terror support ecosystem and prevent any subversive activities in the district.
Police reaffirmed its commitment to peace, stability, and public safety, stating that such operations will continue in the coming days to ensure a secure and terror-free Pulwama.
Continuing its efforts to maintain peace and strengthen security measures, police in Awantipora, in a joint operation with security forces, launched cordon and search operations (CASO) at various suspected locations across the police district to dismantle terror ecosystem.
The operation was carried out in a well-coordinated manner under the supervision of SSP Awantipora. The primary objective of the operation was to track down terror associates, elements linked with J&K-based (JKNOPs) networks, and UAPA accused persons, besides verifying suspicious movements to ensure peace and public safety.
During the searches, identity verification of several individuals was conducted, and suspicious premises were thoroughly checked.
J&K Police affirmed that such joint operations will continue in the future to ensure peace, strengthen public security, and curb the activities of anti-social and anti-national elements.