Police Conducts Raids in Natipora Srinagar

Srinagar : Police on Friday said that while continuing its investigation into case FIR No. 65/2024 under section 13 UA(P) Act, the Srinagar Police conducted a raid in Natipora, Srinagar, as part of efforts to dismantle a network involved in spreading fabricated and malicious narratives aimed at inciting unlawful and violent activities.
In a statement issued from Zonal police Headquarters Srinagar Police said that the investigation is focused on certain individuals who, at the behest of adversaries and in criminal conspiracy, have been involved in manufacturing and disseminating twisted, false information. This campaign of misinformation is intended to provoke violence and disrupt public order.
Police in its statement further said that following the acquisition of search warrants from the NIA Court, Srinagar Police carried out searches at the residence of one Abdul Hamid Parry S/o Gulam Mohammad Parry R/o Budshah Nagar, Natipora and during the raid, incriminating materials and electronic devices were seized. Stating that more searches are planned at the residences of other identified suspects linked to this malicious propaganda, Police in its statement recalled that last week, Srinagar Police conducted raids in Batamaloo and HMT areas, targeting two individuals namely Obais Riyaz Dar S/o Riyaz Ahmad Dar R/o Bonpora Batamaloo and Sahil Ah Bhat S/o Noor Mohammad R/o HMT Zainakot, who were identified as key figures in orchestrating the unlawful narrative.
Police in its statement appealed people, particularly youth, to be vigilant and responsible while using social media platforms and reminded to refrain from sharing or uploading content that promotes false, inciteful narratives and could lead others to engage in militant acts.