Srinagar, May 11 (JKNS): The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir on Sunday carried out a major crackdown on suspected terror modules, raiding around 20 locations across South Kashmir.
Spokesperson, in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS, said, “J&K Police is keeping a surveillance on the terror associates and overground workers (OGWs) working in Kashmir. Technical intelligence indicated that a host of sleeper cells in Kashmir were in direct contact with their handlers based in Pakistan and were involved in conveying sensitive and strategic information about security forces and vital installations via messaging apps including but not limited to WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and so on.”
“These terror associates were also involved in online radical propaganda on the behest of terrorist commanders of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad, impinging upon the national security and integrity,” the spokesperson added.
The raids were conducted in connection with case FIR No. 01/2025 U/S 13, 17, 18, 18-B, 38, 39 UA(P) Act of P/S CI/SIA Kashmir.
“During the raids, substantial incriminating materials have been seized and the suspects have been rounded up for further questioning,” the statement said.
“Preliminary investigation has clearly brought out that these entities are actively engaged in terrorist conspiracy, propagating and furthering anti-India narratives aimed not only at challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India but also at inciting disaffection, public disorder, and communal hatred.”
The agency reiterated its resolve to act firmly against subversive activities. “The State Investigation Agency, Kashmir is steadfast in the commitment of safeguarding national security and upholding public order. It will continue to take firm action against individuals or groups involved in any kind of secessionist and terrorist activities,” reads the statement. (JKNS)
