Police Raids Target Former Hurriyat Leaders in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted a series of raids across the Kashmir Valley, targeting former Hurriyat leaders. The investigations focus on banned organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, including the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, Muslim League, and Democratic Freedom Party. Residences of leaders like Abdul Gani Bhat and Shabir Ahmad Shah were searched.

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have executed a series of coordinated raids at various locations across the Kashmir Valley. The operations, which unfolded over two days, primarily targeted the homes of former prominent Hurriyat leaders, as part of a broader investigation into activities of prohibited organizations.

The targeted sites included residences in strategically significant cities like Srinagar, Baramulla, and Anantnag. The police identified these locations as key to ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, targeting groups including the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, the Muslim League, and the Democratic Freedom Party.

Officials revealed that the raids also extended to the homes of several other well-known figures such as Shabir Ahmad Shah and Masrat Alam Bhat. This extensive operation underscores the ongoing efforts to dismantle and investigate the networks of these banned entities in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)