J&K SIU Raids Houses Of 5 Local Terrorists In Doda, Operating From Pakistan

The Special Investigation Unit in Jammu and Kashmir searched houses of five terrorists in Doda, operating across the border.

SIU raided houses of five terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda

Jammu and Kashmir’s Special Investigation Unit on Saturday raided the houses of five terrorists who are currently operating from across the border and making desperate attempts to revive militancy in Doda district, said a senior police officer. As per the Senior Superintendent of Police Doda district Abdul Qayoom, the raids were conducted by the SIU in the Gandoh area in connection with a case registered against the five terrorists in 2021 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, reported PTI. 

The searches would help gather evidence and identify their supporters and sympathisers who are working as overground workers, said the officer. 

Jammu and Kashmir | SIU (Special Investigation Unit) of Doda Police carried out raids at multiple locations in Gandoh area in Doda District and searched houses of local terrorists presently operating from Pakistan/PoK. pic.twitter.com/CUOUme9jjY

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The militants whose houses were raided include  Atta Mohd alias “Adil Mubassir” of Tanta Kahara, Mohd Yasir alias “Shahid” of Kunthal-Tanta, Mohd Shafi alias “Nadeem Bhai” and Amjid Ali alias “Rashid” of Trinkal Kahara, and Majid Hussain alias “Abu Zahid Saqib” of Manoie Chilli Pingal, the SSP said.

"All these local terrorists have ex-filtrated to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early 1990s and are currently operating from Pakistan. They are making desperate attempts to revive militancy in Doda by way of contacting the local youth through virtual mode and instigating them to join militancy,” Qayoom said.