SRINAGAR — The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations across Kashmir in connection with a 2023 case registered under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, officials said.
The searches were carried out in several districts, including Anantnag, Shopian, Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora, as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged online activities and recruitment-related offences.
During a search at Hiller Shahabad in Anantnag, CIK sleuths seized two digital devices, according to officials. The devices have been taken into custody and are expected to be examined for evidence relevant to the case.
The raids are linked to FIR No. 03/2023, registered at Police Station CIK Srinagar under Sections 505 and 153-A of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 13 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
According to officials, the case concerns alleged misuse of online platforms to promote prohibited activities and influence individuals to join banned militant organisations.
Officials said further examination of the seized material is expected to determine the nature and extent of the alleged activities. The investigation remains underway.
The article first appeared on The Kashmir Pulse at https://kashmirpulse.com/jk/kashmir/cik-conducts-multiple-raids-in-kashmir-in-2023-uapa-case-seizes-digital-devices/115139.html
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