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  • Militancy Case: NIA Raids 12 Different Locations Across JK

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    Srinagar, May 02: National Investigation Agency is presently carrying out raids at different locations across Jammu and Kashmir at 12 locations on Tuesday morning.

    A top officer told GNS that the searches are underway in Awantipora, Pulwama, Anantnag and Srinagar in the Valley. while raids are also underway in Jammu and Poonch districts.

    The searches are carried against OGWs of different militant outfits in connection with the militancy case, the officer added.

    When this report was filed, the searches were underway. It was not immediately revealed whether any arrested has been culminated so far.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Militancy Case: SIU Files Chargesheet Against Two Militants, Three Associates

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    Srinagar April 25: Special Investigation Unit of Srinagar Police presented chargesheet against two militants and three militant associates in a militant case on Tuesday.

    In a handout to GNS, the police said that its SIU-I Srinagar presented charge sheet before a court of NIA Srinagar in case FIR No. 69/2022 of Police Station Chanapora against five (05) accused persons including three (03) militant associates & two (02) militants.

    The spokesman further said that on November 1st 2022, a case FIR No. 69/2022 under section 7/25 A Act, 13, 18, & 23 UA(P) Act stands registered in Police Station Chanapora Srinagar on receipt of a docket received from In-charge naka party (SHO P/S Chanapora) and the investigation was taken up by the then SDPO Sadder which was subsequently transferred to SIU-I Srinagar by the orders of PHQ J&K Jammu.

    Pertinently, two grenades were recovered from the two suspects namely Amir Mushtaq Dar son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar resident of Sozeith Lawaypora and Kabil Rashid Dar son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar resident of HMT Srinagar who were intercepted by the Naka party at a checkpoint established at Harnambal near Sports Stadium Natipora Chanapora. Besides, their personal mobile phones with inbuilt SIM cards were also seized. Accordingly, a case was registered and investigation was initiated, he said.

    During the course of investigation, another co-accused namely Aqib Jamal Bhat son of Mohd Jamal Bhat resident of Sozeith was apprehended and on his disclosure, one IED which was kept hidden by him in a pit at Rangreth near Railway track was recovered in presence of concerned Executive Magistrate. The said IED was got destroyed/blasted on spot by the Bomb Disposal Squad, he said.

    During further course of investigation, it established that the three arrested accused persons Amir Mushtaq Dar, Kabil Rashid Dar & Aqib Jamal Bhat working as militant associates for the militants viz, Momin Gulzar Mir and Basit Ahmad Dar under a well-knit criminal conspiracy were providing logistic support to them and procured hand grenades and IED for carrying out the terrorist activities, he said.

    On the strength of evidence collected (material/documentary & oral), the three arrested accused persons were found to be involved in the commission of offences punishable in terms of provision of Arms Act and UA(P) Act under sections 7/25 Arms Act, 13, 18, 23 & 39 UA(P) Act and the accused militants viz Momin Gulzar Mir and Basit Ahmad Dar are found to be involved in the commission of offences under sections 13, 18, 20 & 38 UA(P) Act, who are absconding and the proceedings under section 299 CrPC have been proposed to be initiated against them, he said.

    Accordingly, the sanction for launching prosecution against the accused persons was obtained from the Home Department and the charge sheet is presented before the Hon’ble Court of NIA Srinagar today in the instant case, reads the statement
    (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Militancy not over but declining fast: J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh

    Militancy not over but declining fast: J&K DGP Dilbagh Singh

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    Bandipora, Apr 04: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that militancy is not over in the UT but “it is surely declining rapidly” and the security forces are working hard to eliminate the remaining militants in the months ahead. He also said that there has been no law and order issue from Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir but the final call about allowing Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be taken by the Divisional Administration in the days ahead.

    Talking to reporters on the side-lines of a function at Sonwari, Bandipora, DGP Singh, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that militancy has not ended in Kashmir but it was fast declining. “Police and security forces are working hard to eliminate the remaining militants wherever they are in the UT,” he said.

    He said the youth who would otherwise fall prey to the false propaganda and get lured into militancy are now following their careers in competitive exams and sports. “The youth and the people have understood the false narrative that was being run from across to fuel militancy. The people of Kashmir have rejected that narrative and they are now contributing to the peace,” the DGP said.

    On whether weapons and narcotics dropped by drones was still a challenge, the J&K police chief said that police have achieved a huge success in foiling the designs of enemies to air-drop cash, IEDs, weapons and narcotics through drones. “Though the activity is less than what we have been noticing in the past but air-dropping of weapons through drones still takes place in Kuwpara, Baramulla, Rajouri and Poonch area. We have seized huge quantities of weapons, money and narcotics and such bids are continuously being foiled,” the DGP said, adding that those involved in supplying drugs to other parts of UT and even Punjab are being tracked and strict action is being taken against them.

    He said that police have launched a massive campaign to root-out drug menace in J&K. “We have opened drug de-addiction centers across UT and there are demands from many parts of Kashmir. It needs technical staff and other infrastructure but we are working on expanding the drug de-addiction centers wherever it is possible,” the DGP said.

    About whether Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be allowed at Eidgah Srinagar as stated by Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi, the DGP said that final decision will be taken by the Divisional Administration Kashmir. “Srinagar has been peaceful and so are the other parts of Kashmir. There has been no law and order issue in Srinagar or elsewhere in Kashmir. Final decision about allowing Eid prayers at Eidgah will be taken by the divisional administration in the days ahead,” he said—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Militancy Not Over But Declining Fast: Dilbagh Singh

    Militancy Not Over But Declining Fast: Dilbagh Singh

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that militancy is not over in the UT but “it is surely declining rapidly” and the security forces are working hard to eliminate the remaining militants in the months ahead. He also said that there has been no law and order issue from Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir but the final call about allowing Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be taken by the Divisional Administration in the days ahead.

    Talking to reporters on the side-lines of a function at Sonwari, Bandipora, DGP Singh, said that militancy has not ended in Kashmir but it was fast declining. “Police and security forces are working hard to eliminate the remaining militants wherever they are in the UT,” he said.

    He said the youth who would otherwise fall prey to the false propaganda and get lured into militancy are now following their careers in competitive exams and sports. “The youth and the people have understood the false narrative that was being run from across to fuel militancy. The people of Kashmir have rejected that narrative and they are now contributing to the peace,” the DGP said.

    On whether weapons and narcotics dropped by drones was still a challenge, the J&K police chief said that police have achieved a huge success in foiling the designs of enemies to air-drop cash, IEDs, weapons and narcotics through drones.

    “Though the activity is less than what we have been noticing in the past but air-dropping of weapons through drones still takes place in Kuwpara, Baramulla, Rajouri and Poonch area. We have seized huge quantities of weapons, money and narcotics and such bids are continuously being foiled,” the DGP said, adding that those involved in supplying drugs to other parts of UT and even Punjab are being tracked and strict action is being taken against them.

    He said that police have launched a massive campaign to root-out drug menace in J&K. “We have opened drug de-addiction centers across UT and there are demands from many parts of Kashmir. It needs technical staff and other infrastructure but we are working on expanding the drug de-addiction centers wherever it is possible,” the DGP said.

    About whether Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be allowed at Eidgah Srinagar as stated by Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi, the DGP said that final decision will be taken by the Divisional Administration Kashmir.

    “Srinagar has been peaceful and so are the other parts of Kashmir. There has been no law and order issue in Srinagar or elsewhere in Kashmir. Final decision about allowing Eid prayers at Eidgah will be taken by the divisional administration in the days ahead,” he said. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Militancy Funding: SIA Raids Six Locations In Kashmir

    Militancy Funding: SIA Raids Six Locations In Kashmir

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    SRINAGAR: State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir carried out raids at six locations in central and north Kashmir parts on Tuesday morning as part of its investigation of a militancy funding case registered at SIA Kashmir.

    Quoting an official, news agency Kashmir Dot Com reported that sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local police and the CRPF carried out raids at six locations. The searches are being carried out in districts of Srinagar, Baramulla and Kupwara, he said.

    The searches are being carried out in a militancy funding registered case under FIR no 22/2022 of police station CIK/SIA Kashmir, the official said, adding that further details of the raids will be shared later.

    In Srinagar, the searches were carried out at the residences of two Hurriyat leaders identified as Bilal Ahmad Sidique and Bashir Molvi.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Militancy Funding: SIA raids six locations in Kashmir

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    Srinagar, Apr 04: State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir is carrying out raids at six locations in central and north Kashmir parts on Tuesday morning as part of its investigation of a militancy funding case registered at SIA Kashmir.

    A top official told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com that sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local police and the CRPF carried out raids at six locations. The searches are being carried out in districts of Srinagar, Baramulla and Kupwara, he said.

    The searches are being carried out in a militancy funding registered case under FIR no 22/2022 of police station CIK/SIA Kashmir, the official said, adding that further details of the raids will be shared later. (KDC)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Narco-Terror Second Biggest Challenge After Militancy: DGP Dilbagh Singh

    Narco-Terror Second Biggest Challenge After Militancy: DGP Dilbagh Singh

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that police have launched a major war against the narco-terror in JK as more and more youth are falling prey to the drug menace.

    “Police have busted several drug modules and recovered not just drugs but weapons as well,” Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function at Kathua. He said police is taking help and probing the narco-terror cases jointly with State Investigative Agency (SIA), National Investigating Agency (NIA), and also National Crime Bureau (NCB).

    “Drug abuse especially the narco-terror is the second biggest challenge after militancy,” he said, adding that strict action is being taken against those found involved in the drug abuse. “It has been seen that more and more youth are falling prey to the drugs. “We are committed to root out this menace once for all and a collective approach has been launched by the police in this regard,” the DGP said.

    About query on infiltration, the DGP said that infiltration is on decline even though attempts were made from Rajouri, Baramulla and Kupwara areas. “Last year, 56 foreign militants were killed. Some foreign militants are still active who are being tracked down. Some foreign militants were involved the dastardly act in Dhangri area of Rajouri,” he said. “Pakistan’s internal situation is very bad at this juncture and the country should focus on their situation rather than pushing in terrorists into this side.”

    Maintaining  that in the society, law is for one and all DGP said “Some journalists were found involved in terror related activities and law has taken its own course. Law is same for all,” the DGP said, adding that “nobody will be spared”. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • NGO Militancy Funding Case: Irfan Mehraj Remanded To 10 Day NIA Custody

    NGO Militancy Funding Case: Irfan Mehraj Remanded To 10 Day NIA Custody

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    SRINAGAR: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been granted custody of Kashmir journalist Irfan Mehraj for 10 days by a court on Wednesday. Irfan Mehraj was arrested by the agency in Srinagar in relation to an ongoing investigation into a case involving funding of an NGO and militants.

    On the plea of the federal agency for 12 days of custody, Principal District and Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma has permitted 10 days of custodial interrogation for Mehraj. The accused was brought to the national capital on a transit remand after being arrested on Monday. The agency claimed that their investigations have exposed that the JKCCS was using the pretext of protecting human rights to fund militant activities and advocate for secessionist motives in the Valley.

    According to the NIA, Irfan Mehraj, who resides in Srinagar, has become the initial suspect to be apprehended in connection with the NGO-militant funding case, which was filed in October 2020. The NIA is examining the alleged involvement of certain NGOs, Trusts, and societies based in Kashmir in the provision of funds for activities linked to militancy.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • After militancy; Police starts war against drugs in South Kashmir

    After militancy; Police starts war against drugs in South Kashmir

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    Anantnag, Mar 22: After militancy, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified the operations against the drug peddling in South Kashmir as 200 drug peddlers have been arrested so far this year, official figures revealed Tuesday.

    Figures accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer revealed that in the year 2023 so far in South Kashmir, 206 drug peddlers have been booked in four districts which includes Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama and Police district Awantipora while 22 notorious peddlers have been detained under PIT NDPS Act.

    Figures suggest that 151 First Information Report’s (FIR’s) have been registered in different Police Station of South Kashmir against people involved in drug trade. “This year till date, 140 drug peddlers have been arrested in Anantnag and Kulgam, 27 in in Shopian and equal number in Pulwama while 17 in Police district Awantipora,” the data shows.

    As per the data, 59 FIR’s have been registered in Kulgam district, 50 in Anantnag, 19 in Pulwama, 13 in Shopian and 10 in PD Awantipora. “Twelve people have been booked under Prevention of Illicit Traffic (PIT) in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) in Shopian, five in Anantnag, three Pulwama and two in PD Awantipora”, data further reveals.

    Talking to KNO, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anantnag, Ashish Kumar Mishra said the list of accused persons, evading arrests for long have been handed over to other states for their involvement in Narcotic crimes. “Advance notice in terms of section 46 and 47 NDPS Act have been issued and got executed through all Police Stations”, he said.

    He said with special directions to involve Sarpanches, Panches, Namberdaras, Chowkidars, respectable citizens and Imams to aware all the farmers with regard to illegal sowing of Poppy and Cannabis.

    In an exclusive chat with KNO, Deputy Inspector General of police South Kashmir range Rayees Muhammad Bhat said fight against narcotics have been taken up and assets raised through illegal means are under scrutiny.

    “All districts of South Kashmir have taken up the fight against narcotics and assets raised through such illegal means shall also come under scrutiny”, he said.

    DIG urged people to cooperate and where the case merits, rehabilitation and alternative livelihood should be supported as far as possible by the community.

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Militancy Conspiracy Case: NIA Files Chargesheet Against Hizb Militant Associate

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    Srinagar, March 21: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said that it has filed the first supplementary Chargesheet against one militant associate of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen oufit in militancy Conspiracy Case.

    In a handout to GNS, the NIA said that the case pertains to the conspiracy hatched by the proscribed militant organisations, such as Lashkar-e-Toida (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammaed(JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), alongwith their frontal organisations, such as TRF, PAFF etc and their Over Ground Workers operating in Jammu and Kashmir to undertake violent militant action in Kashmir valley and in other major cities of India, including Delhi.

    According to NIA spokesman, investigations in the case had earlier established the connections of Commanders of these proscribed organisations based in Pakistan with their operatives in Kashmir valley to recruit and train the youth in handling of arms and explosives. They had floated a lot of propaganda material in cyberspace to talent-spot and recruit these individuals who then function as Sleeper cells and cause militant incidents, including targeted killings, acting in small groups or lone wolf actors. 26 persons have been earlier chargesheeted in the case, which include Pakistan based ‘listed individual militants’ Bashir Ahmed Peer @ Imtiyaz Alam and Imitiyaz [email protected] Fayaz Sopore. NIA has also attached the property of Bashir Ahmed Peer on 4th March,2023 under Section 51A of the UA(P)Act.

    During further investigations, NIA identified and arrested accused Md. Rafi Najar s/o Md.Abdullah Najar r/o Sopore, a close associate of Designated Terrorist Imityaz [email protected] Fayaz Sopore. He is a dealer in handicrafts and was based out of Pokhra, Nepal. He was found to be channelizing funds for proscribed militant organisations in the garb of legitimate trade of Kashmiri handicrafts. The profits accrued from the sale of the handicrafts were then sent to Kashmir valley through Hawala channels and distributed amongst the militants operating in the Valley through another chargesheeted over ground worker. The Chargesheet has been filed against Md. Rafi Najar on 20.03.2023 under various sections of IPC and UA(P)Act., reads the statement.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )