Police on Saturday carried out searches at multiple locations in the city here as part of a clampdown on the terror ecosystem in the wake of the Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead.read moreIn response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted extensive searches across multiple locations in the city to crack down on the region’s terror-support infrastructure.A police spokesperson said the intensified operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle networks supporting banned militant organisations. The searches targeted suspected terrorist associates and were linked to ongoing investigations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADThe sweeping crackdown reflects heightened security measures in the aftermath of one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent years.The searches were carried out in accordance with proper legal procedures, in the presence of executive magistrates and independent witnesses and under the supervision of officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, he said.More from India
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Police carry out searches in Srinagar at multiple locations after Pahalgam terror attack
