Srinagar, Oct 8: In a fresh crackdown on unlawful activities, Handwara Police on Tuesday carried out targeted raids at the residences of individuals linked to the banned outfits Hurriyat and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in north Kashmir’s Handwara area, officials said on Wednesday.
According to police, the searches were conducted at the house of Ghulam Hassan Khan, son of Habibullah Khan, a resident of Maidan Chogol, associated with the proscribed Hurriyat, and at the residence of Abdul Ahad Lone, son of Abdul Aziz Lone, resident of Wahipora, linked to the banned JeI.
Police said the raids were part of an ongoing investigation to verify the individuals’ involvement in activities that could threaten peace and public order in the region.
The statement added that the operation reflects Handwara Police’s continued efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem and prevent any disruption to law and order.
Reaffirming its commitment to maintaining peace, the police said decisive action would continue against anyone or any group attempting to disturb stability in the district. (Agencies)
