Srinagar, Aug 8 (GNS): The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday conducted simultaneous search and raid operations at multiple locations across Kashmir, including Anantnag, Shopian, Kupwara, Bandipora and Baramulla districts.

Officials told GNS that the raids were carried out at several residential premises in the mentioned districts as part of an ongoing investigation.

Officials said the raids were conducted in connection with Case FIR No. 03/2023 registered at Police Station CIK Srinagar under sections 505, 153-A IPCand 13, 18 UAPA. The case is stated to be SIM card related.

Sources said the operations were also linked to other cases being investigated by CIK, involving allegations under the Arms Act, IPC and UAPA.

CIK has intensified its operations across Kashmir as part of its ongoing crackdown on anti-national activities and is verifying digital and material evidence during such raids.(GNS)