Srinagar: In a major crackdown on militant associates linked to proscribed terrorist organisations, Srinagar Police on Thursday intensified searches at multiple locations across the city as part of ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to a handout, the raids were carried out in connection with various FIRs registered under the UAPA and other relevant laws. The operation aimed to dismantle terror-supporting infrastructure and disrupt the activities of individuals allegedly involved in anti-national activities.
Police teams conducted searches at the residences of:
- Aadil Nazir Janada, son of Nazir Ahmad Janada, resident of Gousia Colony Babademb — involved in FIR No. 48/2024 U/S 109 BNS, 13, 16, 19, 20, 39 UAPA at Police Station Khanyar.
- Faizyab Showkat Dewani, son of late Showkat Ahmad, resident of Pather Masjid — involved in FIR No. 35/2022 U/S 13 UAPA, 505, 153A, 153B IPC at Police Station M R Gunj.
- Momin Ahmad Sheikh (adopted son of Wali Mohammad), resident of Aali Kadal — involved in FIR No. 73/2021 U/S 302, 120-B IPC, 7/27 Arms Act, 18, 16, 23, 39 UAPA at Police Station Khanyar.
- Fayaz Ahmad Kullo, son of Ab Aziz Kullo, resident of Rasmpora Chattabal — involved in FIR No. 97/2016 U/S 148, 189, 336, 477, 341 RPC at Police Station Safakadal.
- Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar alias Latrum, son of Gh Rasool, resident of Gani Mohallah Jamia Masjid — a Kashmir-based Pakistani handler/terrorist involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Showkat Ahmad Khandwa, son of Gh Rasool Khandwan, resident of Malpora Jamia Masjid Srinagar — involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Mohd Bariq Magray, son of Mohd Shafi Magray, resident of Kolipora Khanyar — involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Mohd Rafiq Shah, son of Noor Mohd Shah, resident of Hazari Bazar — involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Yasir Hayat Ahanger, son of Mohd Ashraf Ahanger, resident of Hazari Bazar — involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Sheikh Faisal Rashid, son of Ab Rashid, resident of Firdous Colony, Abu Bakar Lane Syedpora.
- Moomin Javid Gojri, son of Javid Ahmad, resident of Shalimar Colony Syedpora.
- Suhaib Bin Shafi, resident of Gretabal Kawadara — involved in FIR No. 156/2024 U/S 13, 19, 39 UAPA at Police Station Safakadal.
- Parvaiz Ahmad Shah, son of Gh Nabi Shah, resident of Naidyar Bala — involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Imtiyaz Ahmad Khanday, son of Tariq Ahmad Khanday, resident of Hamdaniya Colony Bemina — involved in FIR No. 112/2023 under UAPA at Police Station Bemina.
- Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Ahad Sheikh, resident of Urdu Bazar Srinagar — involved in FIR No. 07/2004 U/S 307 RPC, 7/28 IA Act at Police Station M R Gunj.
- Wahid Abass, son of Mohd Abass, resident of Kadikadal — involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Shahid Ahmad Lone, son of Gh Nabi Lone, resident of Chanpora Jamia Masjid — involved in FIR No. 48/2024.
- Imtiyaz Ahmad Chikla, son of Mohammad Sadeeq Chikla, resident of Asaar Colony — involved in FIR No. 02/2020.
- Gulzar Ahmad Malla, son of Abdul Ahad Malla, resident of Tiploo Mohallah — involved in FIR No. 41/2021.
- Nazir Ahmad Kandhoo alias Lara, son of Gh Ahmad Kandoo, resident of Anchar Soura — involved in FIR No. 77/2020.
- Shabir Ahmad Gojri, son of Abdul Salam — involved in FIR No. 07/2024 U/S 13, 38, 39 UAPA, 120(B), 506 IPC of CIK Srinagar.
The searches were conducted in accordance with legal procedures, in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, and under the supervision of officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The objective of the operation was to seize arms, documents, and digital devices as part of evidence collection and intelligence gathering, police said, adding that these steps are intended to detect and deter conspiratorial or terrorist activities.
Describing the crackdown as a “decisive action,” the police said that efforts are underway to “dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir by identifying and taking legal action against individuals engaged in such anti-national and criminal activities.”
“Srinagar Police remains committed to maintaining peace and security in the city. Any individual found furthering the agenda of violence, disruption, or unlawful activities will face strict legal consequences under the law,” the police statement added.
