Massive Police Sweep in Kashmir: Over 200 Raids and Hundreds Detained in Kulgam Crackdown
A sweeping security operation by the Jammu & Kashmir Police (J&K Police) has unfolded across the Kashmir Valley, notably in the south Kashmir district of Kulgam, with over 200 locations raided and hundreds detained in a bid to dismantle militant support structures.
Operation Overview
On Wednesday 12 November 2025, authorities launched coordinated raids across Kulgam, targeting the homes and premises of members and associates of the banned organisation Jamaat‑e‑Islami (JeI).
According to official statements:
More than 200 individual premises in Kulgam were subject to search operations.
Over the last four days, around 400 cordon-and-search operations (CASOs) have been conducted in the region.
Roughly 500 individuals linked to JeI, Jammu & Kashmir National Organisation of Pro Separatists (JKNOPs) and other banned outfits have been interrogated; many have been moved under preventive detention to the District Jail Mattan, Anantnag.
Seized items include large volumes of documents, digital devices and printed material believed to support militant or separatist networks.
Purpose & Context
According to the Police, this major sweep is part of a sustained preventive strategy aimed at dismantling the ideological, logistical and financial networks that underlie militancy and separatism in the Valley.
The operation follows recent intelligence inputs and is said to target the “re-organisation” of militants and their support infrastructure — not just active militants but their ground-level support networks.
Impact & Implications
The scale of the raids suggests a deepening of the security posture in south Kashmir, especially in Kulgam and neighbouring districts like Shopian and Sopore.
By targeting support structures (OGWs, hideouts, premises linked with banned groups) the operation signals a shift from reactive to preventive security measures.
For civilians and local communities, intensified vehicle checks, frisking and increased presence of security personnel follow such operations — implying heightened vigilance and movement regulation
What to Watch
Follow-up legal actions: How many detentions become formal charges? Will bail cancellation efforts (under e.g. the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) rage?
Political response: Local leadership’s reaction to wide-scale raids may shape public sentiment.
Human rights & civil liberties: Operations of this nature often raise concerns about scope of preventive detention, due process, and collateral civilian impact.
Intelligence disclosures: What links or networks will be exposed? How will the narrative of disruption of militant support evolve?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What exactly did the J&K Police do during the sweep?
A: The J&K Police conducted coordinated raids across more than 200 premises in Kulgam district, primarily targeting homes and facilities linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its associates. Seizures included documents, digital devices and printed content; about 500 persons have been interrogated under preventive laws.
Q2: Why was this operation launched now?
A: Officials say the operation followed credible intelligence inputs suggesting attempts to reorganise militant and separatist networks. It is part of a broader preventive strategy aimed at dismantling support structures at the grassroots level.
Q3: Which areas were affected?
A: The primary focus was the south Kashmir district of Kulgam. Additional operations were noted in Sopore, Shopian and other areas of the valley.
Q4: How many people were detained or interrogated?
A: Approximately 500 individuals linked to banned groups were interrogated. Many have been shifted to District Jail Mattan under preventive detention laws.
Q5: What materials were seized during the raids?
A: The raids resulted in the seizure of digital devices, printed literature, documents and other materials identified as “incriminating” with links to banned organisations and their networks.
Q6: What is the broader significance of the sweep?
A: Beyond immediate arrests, the sweep is significant because it attempts to erode the support ecosystems (ideological, logistical, financial) of militancy in Kashmir — marking a shift to pre-emptive security operations.
Q7: Will there be legal scrutiny or implications?
A: Yes. As many detainees are under preventive detention and investigations are ongoing, legal proceedings including bail cancellation under UAPA or other laws are likely. Observers will also monitor civil liberties safeguards.
Published on : 12th November
Published by : Selvi
Credit: Report by Naveed Iqbal
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