Srinagar, Aug 9: Police on Sunday carried out coordinated searches at 26 locations in Sopore in connection with an ongoing investigation into a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami.

Police said the searches were carried out at residential and other premises linked to JeI leaders, members and activists across different areas of Police District Sopore.
The operation was conducted in accordance with due legal procedure and prescribed protocols.
“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”, police said.
"Further investigation in the case is underway," they said.
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.
“Police reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and security and taking stringent action, in accordance with law, against individuals or organisations found involved in unlawful activities,” a police spokesman said.