Nine arrested during anti-terror raids across Jammu and Kashmir

In a massive crackdown against the Overground workers (OGW) and terrorist sympathisers, special teams constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday detained nine people, including a woman from different parts of the Kashmir valley. A similar exercise was conducted across the Jammu division. The searches were intensified as intelligence reports suggest that terrorists operating in the higher reaches are looking for safe hideouts in the plains for the winter.

Efforts are on to strengthen the security grid and maintain peace. The search operations were launched at multiple locations in Banihal and Gool areas in Ramban district, a police spokesperson said. In the Kashmir division, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) teams targeted 10 specific locations in Srinagar, Kulgam, Baramulla, Shopian, and Pulwama.

“In a sweeping crackdown on online terror networks, CIK launched coordinated raids across Kashmir Valley today, sending a decisive message against extremism and cyber abuse,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “This robust operation, conducted with support from local police, focused on individuals alleged to be misusing social media platforms to incite violence, spread anti-national propaganda and foster communal hatred,” he said. The official said nine suspects, including one woman, have been detained. “A cache of incriminating evidence, ranging from SIM cards and mobile phones to tablets and a variety of digital devices, has been seized for forensic examination,” he said.

The spokesperson said the material recovered is expected to yield critical leads, paving the way for further investigation and additional enforcement action. Meanwhile, a massive search and cordon operation is underway at dozens of places in Ramban, Kathua and Rajouri districts.  On Saturday, scores of suspected persons were called for questioning amid a massive anti-terrorist operation in Doda district of Jammu.