Srinagar, July 10: Continuing its efforts to maintain peace and strengthen the security grid, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday conducted coordinated searches at multiple locations across Baramulla district, including the residences of J&K Nationals Operating from Pakistan (JKNOPs) their family members, close associates, and other linked structures.
According to police, the searches were carried out within the jurisdictions of Police Station Kreeri, Police Station Boniyar, Police Post Kamalkote, and Police Station Kunzer in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
The operation was conducted in accordance with legal provisions under the supervision of Executive Magistrates and in the presence of independent witnesses to ensure transparency and adherence to due process.
Police said the objective of the searches was to gather intelligence, assess any recent developments, identify possible communication or links with handlers operating from across the border, collect evidence relevant to ongoing investigations, and prevent any attempts to revive or facilitate unlawful and anti-national activities.
In the jurisdiction of Police Station Kunzer alone, searches were carried out at the residences of 23 JKNOPs, their family members, close associates, and other related premises as part of the investigation.
During the searches, police seized several electronic devices, including mobile phones, for technical examination and forensic analysis to aid the ongoing investigations.
Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining law and order, police said such preventive and investigative measures will continue as part of sustained efforts to safeguard public safety, uphold the rule of law, and counter threats to peace and security across the district.
