NIA conducts raids across 5 states, Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Sept 08: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday launched a search operation across the country in connection with case RC-1/2025/NIA/CHE.

According to officials, simultaneous raids are underway at 22 locations spread across five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation is being carried out with assistance from local police and paramilitary forces.

The case pertains to ongoing investigations into suspected terror links and activities impacting national security. However, details about the specific nature of the case and identities of those under the scanner have not yet been made public.

“NIA teams are currently on the ground. Further details will be shared once the searches are completed,” an official source said.

In Jammu and Kashmir, news agency KNT said that searches are being conducted at the residence of Umer Rashid Lone in Sangam village of Pattan area in Baramulla district.

The agency has stepped up its operations in recent months as part of a broader crackdown on terror financing and networks operating within and outside Jammu and Kashmir.