Srinagar: Continuing its intensified campaign to dismantle the terror ecosystem and curb unlawful activities, Srinagar Police on Friday carried out extensive raids at multiple locations across the city. The searches targeted residences of terrorist associates and overground workers (OGWs) linked with proscribed organisations, as part of ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to officials, the coordinated operations were conducted across various areas of Srinagar to identify individuals suspected of facilitating, aiding, or abetting terror-related activities.
Raids were conducted at the residences of the following individuals:
Najeeb Sakib Dar, son of Mohd. Shafi Dar, resident of Malabagh Ellahibagh
Owais Muneer Bhat, son of Muneer Ahmed Bhat, resident of Alamdar Colony, Dangarpora Ellahibagh
Owais Ahmad Bhat, son of Farooq Ahmad, resident of Tiploo Mohalla, Anchar
Danish Ayoub Badoo, son of Mohd. Ayoub Badoo, resident of Sazgaripora, Hawal
Umar Fayaz, son of Fayaz Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Ikhrajpora
Zahid Rashid Ganie, son of Abdul Rashid Ganie, resident of Methan
Hashim Farooq, son of Farooq Ahmad Dar, resident of Ikhrajpora
Rashid Lateef Bhat, son of Mohd. Lateef Bhat, resident of Baghat Chowk, Khalidabad
Arhaan Rasool Dar, son of Ghulam Rasool Dar, resident of Sazgaripora, Hawal
Owais Manzoor Sofi, son of Manzoor Ahmed Sofi, resident of Dangerpora
Suhail Ahmed Mir, son of Fateh Mohammad Mir, resident of Dangerpora
Muzaffar Farooq Mir, son of Farooq Ahmed Mir, resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora
Imtiaz Ahmad Chikla, son of Mohd. Sideeq Chikla, resident of Asar Colony, Hazratbal
Umer Hameed Sheikh, son of Abdul Hameed Sheikh, resident of Asar Colony, Hazratbal
Mohd. Asif Bhat, son of Gh. Mohd. Bhat, resident of Jogiwan, Lal Bazar
Mohammad Adil Lone, son of Gh. Mohd. Lone, resident of Lawaypora
Waseem Qadir Mir, son of Ghulam Qadir Mir, resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora
Uneeb Naseer, son of Naseer Ahmed, resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora (presently detained under PSA)
Danish Qadir Mir, son of Ghulam Qadir Mir, resident of Shazadpora, Dangerpora
Babar Suhail Sofi, son of Mohd. Yousuf Sofi, resident of Lawaypora
The searches were conducted strictly in accordance with legal procedures, in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses, and under the supervision of senior J&K Police officers.
Police said the objective was to seize incriminating material—such as documents, digital devices, and other evidence—relevant to ongoing investigations. The raids are part of a broader intelligence-gathering effort aimed at pre-empting and disrupting potential terrorist conspiracies or activities that could endanger public peace and national security.
This decisive operation, police said, highlights the Srinagar Police’s unwavering commitment to identifying and taking firm legal action against individuals involved in promoting or supporting terror-related or anti-national activities.
“Srinagar Police remains steadfast in its mission to safeguard peace, stability, and public order in the city. Anyone found aiding or abetting unlawful or violent acts will face strict legal consequences,” the statement added.
