J-K Police searches 26 locations linked to Jamaat-e-Islami in Sopore

Srinagar: Police on Sunday carried out searches at 26 locations allegedly linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) group across Sopore police district in Jammu and Kashmir as part of an investigation into a case registered against it under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

A police spokesperson said that “incriminating” documents, literature and electronic devices were recovered and seized from various premises during the searches in Sopore.

“As part of its continued action against proscribed organisations and separatist ecosystems, police in Sopore conducted coordinated searches at 26 locations across Police District Sopore in connection with an ongoing investigation into a case registered under the UAPA against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI),” the spokesperson said.

He said the searches were carried out at residential and other premises linked to JeI leaders, members and activists across different areas of Police District Sopore.

“The operation was conducted in accordance with due legal procedure and prescribed protocols,” he added.

The seized material is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation to ascertain further linkages and activities connected with the proscribed organisation, he said.

“The operation forms part of J-K Police’s sustained efforts to dismantle networks and ecosystems associated with proscribed organisations and separatist activities and to take firm action against activities prejudicial to the security, sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” the spokesperson said.