Srinagar, Sep 12 (NVI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its overground workers (OGWs), officials said.
The searches were carried out in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla and Sopore to gather further evidence about the conspiracy and ascertain the role of individuals allegedly providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists, the agency said.
The case was initially registered as FIR No. 0024/2026 at Zakoora police station in Srinagar and later re-registered by the NIA as RC-02/2026/NIA/JMU under Section 23 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Sections 7 and 25 of the Arms Act and Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act.
The investigation followed the arrest of an alleged LeT OGW at a naka point on March 31, during which a hand grenade and live ammunition were recovered, the NIA said.
Further investigation led to the arrest of Pakistani nationals allegedly linked to the conspiracy and helped uncover the identities and roles of members of the local support network, it said.
According to the agency, the investigation has so far revealed links between Pakistan-based LeT handlers and their local associates, who were allegedly being used for communication, movement and concealment of infiltrated terrorists, besides providing shelter, reconnaissance and other logistical support.
The NIA said it was also examining the financial trail, communication channels, movement of the accused and the source and supply chain of arms and explosives to establish the complete network and determine the extent of its activities.
During Saturday’s searches, incriminating material relevant to the case was seized and is being examined and corroborated with other evidence, the agency said.
The investigation is continuing to identify all those allegedly involved in the conspiracy and establish their respective roles.
Further legal action, including arrests and recoveries, may follow depending on the outcome of the probe, it said.—(NVI)
