SIA, Kashmir raids at around 20 locations across South Kashmir to hunt down sleeper cells

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, MAY 11 (STC): State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir has busted sleeper cell modules and conducted searches at around 20 locations across all districts of South Kashmir.
According to the official reports, the raids were conducted in connection with the investigation of case FIR No. 01/2025 U/S 13, 17, 18, 18-B, 38, 39 UA(P) Act of P/S CI/SIA Kashmir.
According to the reports, during the raids, substantial incriminating materials have been seized and the suspects have been rounded up for further questioning.
Preliminary investigation, as pervthe official reports, has clearly brought out that these entities are actively engaged in terrorist conspiracy, propagating and furthering anti-India narratives aimed not only at challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India but also at inciting disaffection, public disorder, and communal hatred.
It’s worth mentioning that J&K police is keeping a surveillance on the terror associates and over ground workers (OGW) working in Kashmir. Reportedly, technical intelligence indicated that a host of sleeper cells in Kashmir were in direct contact with their handlers based in Pakistan and were involved in conveying sensitive and strategic information about security forces and vital installations via messaging apps including but not limited to WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and so on. These terror associates were also involved in online radical propaganda on the behest of terrorist commanders of Lashkar-e- Taiba and Jaish-e- Muhammad, impinging upon the national security and integrity.
Meanwhile, the State Investigation Agency, Kashmir has expressed its steadfastness in the commitment of safeguarding national security and upholding public order. “It will continue to take firm action against individuals or groups involved in any kind of secessionist and terrorist activities,” reads the official statement. (STC)