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Police raid 15 locations in Baramulla, seize incriminating material linked to banned Jamaat-e-Islami
Police carried out raids at more than 15 locations in Baramulla district, Sopore, under a UAPA case against Jamaat-e-Islami, seizing incriminating material including literature linked to the group.
Why It Matters
The operation targets individuals connected to a ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and related anti-national networks, reflecting ongoing enforcement under UAPA in the region.
Timeline
4 Events
Warrants obtained and operation conducted with magistrates and witnesses
May 16, 2026
The operation was conducted after obtaining proper search warrants from the designated UAPA court and carried out in the presence of executive magistrates and independent witnesses, officials said.
FIR linked to Jamaat-e-Islami under UAPA
May 16, 2026
The action was connected to an FIR registered against Jamaat-e-Islami at Sopore police station under sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Incriminating material seized during searches
May 16, 2026
During the searches, incriminating material including literature linked with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami was seized and taken into custody for further investigation, officials said.
Raids conducted at over 15 locations in Baramulla and Sopore areas
May 16, 2026
Police on May 16, 2026 conducted searches at more than 15 locations in Baramulla district, including Jamia Qadeem, Naseem Bagh, Krankshivan, Tarzoo, Amargarh, Warpora, Bomai, Boitingoo and other Sopore localities in north Kashmir.