Sopore, May 16, KDC: As part of the continued crackdown on the terror and separatist ecosystem linked with banned organisations, Sopore Police on Friday conducted searches at more than 15 locations across Police District Sopore in connection with a case registered against the banned organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to police, the searches were carried out in connection with FIR No. 42/2025 registered at Police Station Sopore under Sections 10 and 13 of the UAPA Act.
The search operations were conducted in several areas including Jamia Qadeem, Naseem Bagh, Krankshivan, Tarzoo, Amargarh, Warpora, Bomai, Boitingoo and other parts of Sopore, reported news agency Kashmir Dot Com.
Police said the searches were conducted after obtaining proper search warrants from the designated UAPA Court and were carried out in accordance with legal procedures in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses.
During the searches, incriminating material, including literature linked with the banned organisation, was seized and taken into custody for further investigation and examination.
Police said the action is part of the ongoing efforts to identify and take lawful action against individuals involved in activities linked with banned organisations and anti-national networks.
Further investigation in the case is underway, police added. (KDC)
