Budgam police conduct raids to dismantle terror networks: Officials

Budgam, Nov 08: In a major operation to dismantle terror support networks, Budgam Police launched a district-wide crackdown on Jammu and Kashmir nationals operating from Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (JKNOP) and conducted raids in the Khansahib, Beerwah, and Budgam areas, officials said.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said, "Acting on specific intelligence inputs, multiple Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) were conducted in Khansahib, Beerwah and Budgam areas, targeting individuals involved in facilitating, funding and promoting terror activities at the behest of their relatives based across the border."

He added that several relatives and associates of active JKNOP members were booked under relevant legal provisions for their continued involvement in anti-national activities, including providing logistical support, spreading propaganda and aiding recruitment. Digital devices and incriminating material were also seized during the raids.

Budgam Police reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and security in the district, asserting that operations against terror networks and their support structures will continue until they are completely dismantled.