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SIA Expands Counterterrorism Raids to Poonch, Seizes Evidence

State Investigation Agency targets alleged sleeper cell networks, detains suspects, and uncovers encrypted communication links to Pakistan-based handlers.

Overview

  • The State Investigation Agency (SIA) conducted new raids in Poonch, targeting a house allegedly linked to terrorist activities.
  • Authorities seized substantial incriminating materials and detained suspects for further questioning during the operation.
  • These raids are part of an ongoing investigation into sleeper cell modules transmitting sensitive information via encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
  • Preliminary findings highlight the involvement of young individuals, aged 18 to 22, in online radicalization and anti-India propaganda.
  • The operations, authorized by a competent court and conducted under executive oversight, aim to disrupt cross-border terror networks and safeguard national security.