Srinagar, Nov 6: The Bandipora terror module investigation has led to the arrest of two more alleged associates, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight. J&K Police confirmed the arrests on Friday in connection with a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to a police statement, the arrests form part of an ongoing investigation into a prison-linked terror module of a banned organisation. The module allegedly targeted women to promote separatist ideology and propaganda.
Two More Accused Arrested in Bandipora Case
Police identified the arrested persons as Irshad Ahmed Bhat, son of Gh. Mohd Bhat and a resident of Chakloo, Baramulla, and Showkat Ahmed Reshi, son of Gh. Mohd Reshi and a resident of Watlab, Sopore.
Both accused have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the case. Police registered the case as FIR No. 168/2026.
Investigators are now working to establish the extent of their alleged involvement. They are also examining possible links and identifying other associates connected with the module.
Bandipora Police reiterated its commitment to dismantling terror networks. It also said it would take firm legal action against those found involved in activities prejudicial to the security and peace of the region.
CIK Intensifies Raids Against Online Radicalisation Networks
Meanwhile, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing and local police units have intensified operations against suspected cross-border terror modules, online radicalisation networks and terror-financing activities.
In one operation, CIK conducted coordinated raids at six locations across Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama and Anantnag. The searches targeted a social media-driven recruitment network allegedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Investigators seized digital devices and documents. They are examining possible links with cross-border handlers and local associates, including connections to cases involving Hokersar in Srinagar and Magam in Budgam.
Earlier, CIK also searched 10 locations across Ganderbal, Srinagar, Budgam and Pulwama. The investigation focused on a suspected sleeper cell and recruitment network allegedly operated across the border by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander Abdullah Ghazi.
Searches and Terror-Financing Probe Across Kashmir
J&K Police also carried out extensive searches in Shopian. The operation targeted suspected associates and support structures linked to banned organisations. Police arrested suspects allegedly involved in providing logistical and financial assistance to terror networks.
Separately, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir investigated alleged cryptocurrency-based terror-financing conspiracies. The agency focused on suspected attempts to fund unrest and radicalise young people in the Union Territory.
These operations form part of the ongoing crackdown against suspected terror networks, recruitment activities and financial support systems across Kashmir.
–IANS
