Police raid 10 locations in Kashmir as part of probe on Jaish ‘recruitment module'
The CIK is looking into an alleged 'terrorist recruitment/financing module' of the Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit, handled by a terrorist commander code-named Abdullah Ghazi. Ghazi operates from Rawalpindi in Pakistan, police said.
The commander, as per the CIK, was in 'continuous touch' with local Kashmiri youth and reportedly attempted to 'radicalise' them for recruitment into terrorist ranks. Police have also claimed that Ghazi is operating in close coordination with Pakistan's ISI.
'During searches, a large number of documentary evidence and digital devices were seized. So far, 10 suspects have been rounded up,' a CIK statement said.
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Magisterial inquiry, suspensions after death of Gujjar youth in ‘police firing' outside Jammu
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The Hindu
17 hours ago
- The Hindu
Uproar in J&K over ‘killing' of Gujjar youth in Jammu shoot-out, CM joins demand for probe
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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
One killed in Jammu shootout
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