Overview
- Counter-Intelligence Kashmir conducted pre-dawn searches at 12 locations across Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, Budgam and Shopian.
- Twelve suspects were detained for questioning, with police saying the case focuses on the use of social media to glorify terrorism and radicalise youth.
- Searches were carried out under court warrants tied to FIR No. 03/2023, registered under IPC sections 153-A and 505 and UAPA sections 13 and 18.
- Investigators seized 10 mobile phones, one laptop and 14 SIM cards, and officials say the material is undergoing detailed forensic examination.
- Authorities allege some individuals exploited civil-society platforms and maintained suspected encrypted contacts with Pakistan-based handlers, and they say further arrests are possible as the probe continues.