Police searches in terror cases in Rajouri, Udhampur

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 25: Police today conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in connection with separate terror-related cases in Rajouri and Udhampur districts.

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The searches were conducted in Thannamandi, Darhal, Kalakote and Manjakote areas in Rajouri as part of investigations into two separate cases registered at Thannamandi Police Station in 2013 and Rajouri Police Station this year, said a police spokesman.
He said the two cases pertain to a terrorist network active in the border district linked to proscribed terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) trying to activate the Over Ground Workers (OGWs) to initiate, organize and execute terror-related activities.
During the searches, incriminating materials and documents were recovered and seized, the spokesman said.
Continuing its crackdown on terror elements, he said the police also conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Basantgarh area, including Rai Chak, Kadwah, Ponara, Loudhra and Sang in Udhampur district.
These searches were carried out as part of investigation linked to a terror-related case registered at Basantgarh Police Station early this year.
The locations searched include the residences and other premises of suspected persons linked to individuals involved in the case under investigation, the spokesman said.