Overview

• Police reported coordinated searches at multiple locations in Srinagar on October 13 as part of a targeted operation.
• Residences searched included those of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat in Batamaloo, Ashraf Sehrai in Baghat, Mehrajuddin Kalwal in Hamza Colony, and Zameer Ahmad Sheikh in Nowgam.
• Authorities said they seized literature and photographs allegedly tied to proscribed organisations, and the items are under examination.
• Srinagar Police framed the action as an ongoing effort to dismantle the separatist ecosystem by disrupting its support structures and networks.
• Officials noted that Mehrajuddin Kalwal is in NIA custody and indicated that further investigative steps may follow.