KD Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 2: Teams National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out coordinated search operations at six locations across Sopore, Bandipora and Srinagar in north and central Kashmir as part of an ongoing terror conspiracy probe, officials said.
Details reaching to the Kashmir Despatch, said that the searches were aimed at identifying suspected links, logistical networks and individuals allegedly connected to militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Official sources said that the NIA teams, assisted by JKP and paramilitary forces, conducted searches at residential and other premises of suspected individuals.
In Bandipora, NIA personnel searched the residence of Mohd Maqbool Mir, a retired teacher from Ward No. 04, Plan Bandipora. His son, Mubashir Maqbool Mir alias Shubu, is already under detention under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), sources said.
The operation was still underway at the time of filing this report, and more details are expected.