Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar,(DD)In its determined pursuit to dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar Police has intensified operations against associates of proscribed terrorist outfits. As part of an ongoing investigation into multiple cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the police have conducted widespread searches across the district.
Over the last two months, residences of more than 200 terrorist associates have been searched. The latest operation saw coordinated searches at 32 additional locations linked to individuals involved in serious offences including terrorism, illegal arms possession, and organized disruption.
Key Individuals Whose Premises Were Searched:
- Bilal Ahmad Lone @ Choonin, Syedpora Eidgah – FIRs at PS Nowhatta & Safakadal
- Basit Bilal Makaya, Doomkadal – FIR No. 32/2024, PS Safakadal
- Momin Wali Sheikh, Reshipeer Aali Kadal – FIR No. 73/2021, PS Khanyar
- Abdul Aziz Dar @ General Mous, Saida Kadal – FIR No. 48/2024, PS Rainawari
- Sheikh Farooq, Mir Masjid Khanyar – FIR No. 31/2024, PS Khanyar
- Fazil Lateef Makroo, Kawdara – FIR No. 45/2019, PS Nowhatta
- Imtiyaz Ahmad Parry, Kalamdanpora Zainakadal – FIR No. 29/2005, PS M.R. Gunj
- Mudasir Mehraj Khan, Paul Colony Rangreth
- Aqib Ahmad Wani @ Boya, Mumkhan Mohalla – FIR No. 48/2024, PS Khanyar
- Shamim Ahmed Chaloo, Tankipora
- Aqib Yousuf Kino, Zaindar Mohalla
- Faizan Nisar Rengrez, Anderwari Naidkadal – FIR No. 73/2021, PS Khanyar
- Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Hamza Colony Nowshara – FIR No. 93/2016, PS Soura
- Taboos Ahmad Ghada, Mithai Bund Bemina
- Bashir Ahmad Najar, Mithai Bund Bemina
- Reyaz Ahmad Wani, Digdhar Zoonimar
- Ashiq Baba, Ahajar Mahore (Reasi) A/P Alouchi Bagh
- Tariq Ahmad Dar, Solina Bala
- Shabir Ahmad Wani, Babapora Zoonimar
- Bilal Ahmad Siddique, Kursoo
- Nayeem Ahmad Mir, Iqbal Abad Lane No.3
- Shahid Majeed Dar, Bunpora
- Tufail Ahmad Bhat, Diyarwani
- Mohd Shafiq Bhat, Diyarwani
- Waseem Ahmad Khan, Diyarwani
- Hanan Gulzar, Firdous Abad Lane No.1
- Manan Gulzar, Firdous Abad Lane No.1
- Izharul Islam, A/P Judicial Custody, Rajouri
- Idreesul Islam, A/P Judicial Custody, Rajouri
- Shaibul Islam, Abad Lane No. 3
- Mudasir Ahmad Mir, Barthana – Detained under PSA, FIR No. 127/2022, PS Parimpora
- Mohd Asif Natha, Barthana – FIR No. 127/2022, PS Parimpora
Search Procedure & Objective:
The operations were conducted lawfully, in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, under the supervision of senior officers of J&K Police.
The objective of the searches was to recover arms, digital devices, documents, and other evidence related to terror funding and planning. The collected materials will support ongoing intelligence gathering and legal action.
A senior police official said, “These decisive operations are aimed at uprooting the terror support structure within urban areas. Individuals engaged in furthering anti-national agendas or facilitating terrorism will be dealt with strictly as per law.”
Srinagar Police reiterated its unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region and warned that any involvement in disruptive or unlawful activities will attract strict legal consequences under UAPA and related acts(DD).
