**Title:** Major Raids Target Terror Network in Jammu and Kashmir
**Meta Description:** Srinagar Police conduct extensive raids against terror associates in Jammu and Kashmir, targeting residences linked to banned outfits.
**URL Slug:** jammu-kashmir-terror-raids
**Headline:** Srinagar Police Launches Extensive Raids Against Terror Network in Jammu and Kashmir
In a significant operation against terrorism, the Srinagar Police executed widespread raids across the city on Friday, focusing on the homes of individuals associated with banned terrorist organizations. This initiative is part of ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The coordinated effort aimed to dismantle the terrorist infrastructure involved in various anti-terrorism cases. Police teams conducted searches at multiple locations throughout Srinagar, targeting individuals believed to be connected to proscribed groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and others.
Among those whose residences were searched are Furkan Farooq Mir and Faizyab Showkat Deewani from Dalal Mohalla, Zubair Gull from Tengpora Zoonimar, Mohammad Yousuf Naqash from Malik Sahib Safakadal, and Syed Ahmad Parimoo from Mumkhan Mohalla Badamwari. Dawood Ahmad Wani from Kaw Mohalla Khanyar, also linked to LeT, was included in the operation.
Further investigations led to searches at the homes of other alleged LeT operatives, including Riyaz Ahmad Wani, Rafiq Ahmad Wani, Shabir Ahmad Wani, Wasim Raja Zargar, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, and Mudasir Nazir Khan. The police also targeted associates of other banned groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Islamic State of Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK), The Resistance Front (TRF), and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Notable individuals like Shoib Nazir Jan, Ajaz Ahmad Khan, Liyaqat Husain Dar, and Bilal Ahmad Ganie were among those whose homes were raided across various localities, including Lal Bazar, Soura, Nowgam, Panthachowk, and Bemina.
The operation also included prominent figures already detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) or in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as well as several released militants with previous terror-related offenses. The raids extended to areas such as Batamaloo, Karan Nagar, Chanapora, and Natipora, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling terrorism in Srinagar.
According to police officials, the searches were conducted in strict compliance with legal protocols, overseen by senior officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses. The primary goal was to seize weapons, documents, digital devices, and other materials essential for evidence collection and intelligence gathering, aimed at thwarting future terrorist activities.
These raids follow the recent Pahalgam terror attack that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, primarily tourists, and left many others injured. In a related operation, security forces also demolished the homes of five active LeT terrorists believed to be involved in the attack, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.
**FAQ:**
**What prompted the recent raids by Srinagar Police?**
The raids were initiated as part of ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to dismantle the terror network in Jammu and Kashmir, especially following a deadly attack in Pahalgam.
