Srinagar police recovers incriminating material during search operation in residential house

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, APRIL 10 (STC): Srinagar Police carried out searches today in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The operation was carried out in the presence of an Executive Magistrate 1st Class.
Official reports state that the searches were conducted after obtaining a warrant from the Hon’ble NIA Court, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 01/2024 under sections 10 and 13 of the UAPA, registered at Police Station Rajbagh.
The reports reveal that the houses searched include that of Bashir Ahmed Bhat alias Peer Saifullah, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Zadoora Pulwama presently lodged in Tihar Jail, and that of Advocate Mohammad Ashraf Laya, son of Ghulam Rasool Laya, resident of Jamia Qadeem Baramulla and currently residing in Old Barzulla, Srinagar.
Both individuals are associated with the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, police said.
According to the police, incriminating materials including books, letterheads, pamphlets, and letters related to the ongoing investigation were recovered during the search at the residence of Bashir Ahmed Bhat. These materials were seized in accordance with proper legal procedures in the presence of the Magistrate and independent witnesses.
Police stated that the investigation in the case is underway. (STC)