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Srinagar Police Raid Homes of Alleged Terror Associates in Citywide Operation

Police cite UAPA probes, with searches focused on seizing materials to preempt conspiratorial activity.

Overview

  • Officers executed coordinated searches across multiple Srinagar locations on October 15 as part of an ongoing counterterror effort.
  • Targets included residences of alleged overground workers linked to proscribed groups, with police publicly listing 13 named individuals.
  • The operation was conducted under UAPA procedures in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses under senior supervision.
  • Police said the goal was to seize documents, digital devices and other evidence to support active cases and disrupt potential plots.
  • Reports differ on the scale, with one outlet citing 31 premises while others detail 13 addresses, and police noted similar raids on 21 houses last week.