Srinagar, Mar 15 (KNS): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said that it conducted searches at multiple locations in Jammu Kashmir and Punjab as a part of investigation of a case registered by the NIA.
The NIA had registered a suo-moto case against OGWs and cadres of various proscribed outfits and their affiliates off-shoots, who were operating under various pseudo names on the commands of their Pakistani commanders/ handlers," the NIA said in a statement said.
"In follow up operations in 2022, searches were conducted at 14 locations in 6 districts of Jammu & Kashmir, including Srinagar, Baramula, Pulwama, Anantnag, Budgam and Kathua," it said.
"The case relates to terror conspiracy hatched by Pakistan based commanders of proscribed terrorist organisations to radicalize youth of J&K and target members of minority communities, security personnel and religious events/activities," the NIA said, adding that the accused were also found involved in spreading terror in J&K over cyber-space.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
"During investigations, 12 suspects were identified who were in touch with different Pakistan based handlers. Searches were conducted at 11 locations belonging to the above suspects across J&K in the districts of Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag and 1 location in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab in case RC-05/2022/NIA/JMU. Digital devices and incriminating material were seized from these locations yesterday (14.3.2023). Further investigations in the case are in progress," the NIA said.(KNS)