Kashmir

Police arrest eight members of various separatist organisations in Bandipora

BANDIPORA (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday arrested eight members of various proscribed organisations in connection with investigation of case FIR’s registered against these banned separatist outfits.

The crackdown, part of a concerted effort to curb terrorist activities and dismantle their networks, unfolded at the premises of various suspects at different locations across the district Bandipora.

In connection with investigation of Case FIR No.04/2024 under UAPA Act of PS Bandipora, police arrested three persons namely Nazir Ahmad Ahangar S/o Late Abdul Khaliq Ahangar R/o Shahgund Hajin. Sheikh Danish Mushtaq S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh R/o Aloosa Bandipora. Tahir Ahmad Mir S/o Late Habibullah Mir R/o Ward 2 Plan Bandipora, members of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat J&K.

In connection with Case FIR No.07 & 62/2024 under UAPA Act of Ps Sumbal ,03 persons were arrested.They have been identified as Ghulam Din War S/o Habib Ullah War R/o Naidkhai, member of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP). Khursheed Ahmad Lone S/o Mohammad Jamal Lone R/o Naidkhai. Mohammad Shafi Dar S/o Sonaullah Dar R/o Karnai Mohalla Shahgund, members of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL).

Moreover in connection with Case FIR No.06/2024 under UAPA Act of PS Hajin, Two person were arrested namely Ab Majeed Gojri S/o Gh Mohd Gojri R/o Vigpara. Ab Majeed lone S/o Mohd Maqbool lone R/o Vigpara Hajin, both members of J&K Muslim League. Some objectionable material, pamplets and eclectionc devises including mobile phones were seized from the arrested persons.

The investigations have revealed that the members have continued to promote terrorist and secessionist activities in J&K even after the outfits of which they had affiliation were banned under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The arrested members were engaged in motivating impressionable youth and recruiting new members (Rukuns) in J&K to further their nefarious and secessionist activities.

The arrests serve as a stark reminder of police in its ongoing crackdown against extremism and the imperative of collective vigilance in Jammu and Kashmir. — (KIMS)