Police Raids Across J&K Target Residences Linked to Banned Jamaat-e-Islami Members
In a major counter-terror operation, police in Jammu and Kashmir launched extensive raids across multiple districts targeting residences associated with members of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). According to officials, the coordinated searches were conducted early Wednesday morning in a bid to trace funding networks, recover incriminating material, and curb renewed extremist activity in the region.
The raids covered key areas in Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, and Baramulla, where intelligence inputs suggested that former JeI members might be regrouping or maintaining financial channels for subversive activities. Police sources confirmed that several digital devices, documents, and cash were seized for forensic examination.
Background of Jamaat-e-Islami Ban
The Jamaat-e-Islami organization was banned in 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for alleged links with terrorist outfits and activities threatening national security. Since the abrogation of Article 370, authorities have maintained strict vigilance over individuals previously associated with JeI to prevent reactivation of its networks.
Ongoing Crackdown and Security Response
Officials from the State Investigation Agency (SIA) and Jammu & Kashmir Police jointly led the raids, following weeks of surveillance. A senior police officer noted that the operation aimed to dismantle “residual ecosystem support” for separatist elements. No arrests were reported at the time of publication, though interrogation of identified suspects is expected to follow.
Public and Political Reactions
While the police maintain that the raids are purely preventive, some regional voices have raised concerns about overreach and its potential impact on civil society. Security experts, however, argue that such actions are crucial to ensure the stability and peace process in the Union Territory.
FAQs
1. Why was Jamaat-e-Islami banned in Jammu and Kashmir?
The group was banned under UAPA in 2019 for its alleged support to separatist and terrorist activities that threatened India’s sovereignty and integrity.
2. Which districts were covered in the recent police raids?
The raids were conducted across Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Kulgam, and Baramulla districts.
3. What did the police recover during the raids?
Authorities recovered documents, digital devices, and other materials that are now being analyzed for links to terror financing and communication.|
4. Were any arrests made?
As of now, no arrests have been officially confirmed, but questioning of several individuals is underway.
5. What’s the government’s stance on the crackdown?
The government supports the operation, emphasizing it as a preventive security measure to curb extremist resurgence in the valley.
Source credit : PTI
Published on : 12th November
Published by : RAHAMATH
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