Police conduct searches at residences of Jama’at, Hurriyat (G) members in Shopian

Srinagar, Oct 14: Continuing its crackdown against elements affiliated with the proscribed organisations Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) and Hurriyat (G), both banned under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Shopian Police today conducted searches at multiple locations in connection with various FIRs.

An official said that searches were conducted at the residences of Ab. Latief Dar S/o Ab. Gani Dar R/o Dar Mohalla Zawoora, who has remained affiliated with Hurriyat (G), in connection with FIR No. 09/2024 registered at Police Station Shopian; Bilal Ahmad Itoo S/o Gh. Rasool R/o Chitragam, who has remained affiliated with LeT, in connection with FIR Nos. 98/2021 & 03/2024 registered at Police Station Zainapora; and Ghulam Mohd Dar S/o Asadullah R/o Check Sangran, who has remained affiliated with Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI), in connection with FIR No. 336/1997 registered at Police Station Shopian.

He said that these searches form part of ongoing investigations aimed at dismantling the support networks and ecosystem of the banned organisations.

The official highlighted that the operations were conducted after obtaining due legal sanction, with the objective of uncovering any incriminating material, documents, electronic devices, or other evidence indicating continued unlawful activities or association with the proscribed outfits.

Shopian police reiterates its firm resolve to act against individuals involved in supporting or propagating the ideology of banned organizations and remains committed to maintaining peace, security and the rule of law in the district, official added.