Srinagar, June 21 (KNS): At least five residential houses were seized on Tuesday in Srinagar by Jammu and Kashmir police for being used for the purpose of militant activities in the district.
Police in a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS) said that today 5 residential houses used for wilful harbouring of militants were attached as per section 2(g) and section 25 of UAP Act.
The statement reads that these houses were proved beyond doubt that these houses were used for purpose of militants and shelter was voluntarily and knowingly given by the members of the house.
“Many attacks on civilians, security forces were conspired and planned by militants while using these houses as hideouts. The five houses have been attached in the Jurisdiction of
Police Station Parimpora in Case FIR No. 257/2020 U/S 302, 307, 120-B, 392 IPC 7/27 IA Act 13,16,18,19,20,39 ULAP Act ( 2 houses), Panthachowk in Case FIR No. 132/2021 U/S 120-B, 307 IPC 7/25 ,7/27 IA Act 13,18 ULAP Act ( 1 house), Nowhatta in case FIR No. 35/2021 U/S 13, 19 ULAP Act ( 1 house)
iv) Zakoora in Case FIR No. 02/2022 U/S 307 IPC 7/27 IA Act 13,16,18,20,38 ULAP Act (1 house),” reads the statement.
It reads that some more houses have been identified and any wilful harbouring will be dealt with full force of law.
“Citizens are once again requested not to harbour or give shelter to militants, failing which we will be forced to take resort to attachment proceedings,” it reads.
It added that in case of any forced and coercive entry by militants into any house, the matter should be brought to the notice of police immediately. (KNS)