In a bid to dismantle Pakistan-sponsored terror eco-system, the State Investigation Unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district in connection with a case regarding terrorist activities in the area.
The crackdown on terrorist elements operating within the district and those from Pakistan is a step towards dismantling of terror ecosystem working in the Valley. Searches were also conducted in the residential houses of relatives of some eight terrorists who have crossed the LoC illegally and joined terrorist ranks and are affiliated with banned terrorist organisations like Hizbul Mujahideen, LeT and JeM, said a police spokesman.
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As per initial investigations, these terrorists have been found involved in actively conspiring and facilitating infiltration of terrorists, supplying arms and ammunition in addition to using Cyber space in radicalising Kashmiri youths to join terrorist ranks besides raising funds for terrorists activities.
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During the searches were conducted at Hyhama, Kralpora, Mirnag, Lolab and Sulkoot localities of the district after search warrants were obtained from the designated Court, vital evidences including mobile phones and other materials have been seized which are relevant for investigation of the case for corroborating the role of these persons in perpetuation of terrorism.
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