Srinagar, May 1 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said it conducted searches at the residences of 21 militant associates In connection with Investigation of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

A Srinagar police spokesperson said in its continuing persistent action against terrorist associates of proscribed militant outfits and in the furtherance of investigation into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), it has intensified searches across multiple locations in the city with the aim to dismantle terror-supporting infrastructure in the district.

Srinagar Police has conducted searches at the residences 21 people in the city, police said.

The searches were conducted in accordance with proper legal procedures in the presence of Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses under the supervision of the officers of J&K Police, the spokesperson said.

“The searches were carried out to seize arms, documents, digital devices etc. with the objective of evidence collection and intelligence gathering to detect and deter any conspiratorial or terrorist activity against the security of the Nation,” police said.

According to the spokesperson, this decisive action of J&K Police aims to dismantle the terrorist ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir by “identifying and taking legal action against individuals engaged in such anti-national and criminal activities.”

Srinagar Police remains committed to maintaining peace and security in the city. Any individual found furthering the agenda of violence, disruption, or unlawful activities will face strict legal consequences under the law, the spokesperson added.

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