Overview
- J&K’s State Investigation Agency registered a case under UAPA-linked allegations against Kashmir Times and its promoters, naming executive editor Anuradha Bhasin.
- Searches at the Residency Road office and at owner Prabodh Jamwal’s residence led to the seizure of a revolver, AK-series empty cases, live AK rounds, pistol rounds and grenade safety levers, along with documents and storage devices.
- The FIR cites dissemination of terrorist and secessionist ideology, attempts to spread disaffection and fabricated narratives, and investigators say promoters are likely to be questioned.
- Kashmir Times editors called the accusations baseless and described the raid as a coordinated attempt to silence independent journalism, noting the print edition was suspended in 2021–22 as operations moved online.
- Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Singh Choudhary urged evidence-based action, while PDP and NC leaders criticized the move as pressure on the media; the investigation remains active.