CIK raids multiple locations across Kashmir; Jaish–Dukhtaran-e-Millat women-recruitment plot being investigated

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 18 (STC): In a fresh terror-recruitment investigation case, where individuals have been attempting to radicalise women for recruitment into terror ranks, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) in early morning hours today launched coordinated searches at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley.
Official sources told media that the raids are linked to a newly registered case involving individuals accused of promoting terrorism, glorifying militant violence and attempting to radicalise women.
Reports quoting sources said that searches are also underway inside the Super Speciality Hospital at Shireen Bagh, Srinagar. The operation is being conducted under court-issued search warrants.
CIK has uncovered a significant Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) linkage with the banned outfit Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), historically led by Asiya Andrabi, who has been incarcerated since 2018. Investigators believe that Dr. Umar Farooq and his wife, Shehzaada, were allegedly involved in motivating and recruiting women across Kashmir on the directions of JeM, reads an official statement.
Shehzaada, reports quoting sources said, was being used to revive activities of Dukhtaran-e-Millat while Andrabi remains in jail.
It has also been learnt through reports that the CIK is also probing an online radicalisation module reportedly operating through dark-web platforms and OGW networks. During the ongoing searches, incriminating material, including radical and jihadi literature specifically targeted at women, has been recovered.
The raids are continuing, and arrests are expected soon, reports quoting officials said. The story is developing.
(Straight Talk Communications)