More than 1,500 people were detained for questioning in the Valley as the operation launched across Kashmir to dismantle the militant support network entered its third day on Monday, officers said.
The sources said that the operation was a “pre-emptive strike, after some reliable information,” and aimed to prevent the “reorganization” of militants.
According to sources, the main target of the operation is youth with links to militants, militant sympathizers and family members of militants based in Pakistan.
“So far, more than 1,500 people have been detained for questioning,” a senior police officer said. “We have launched simultaneous operations across the Valley, and the main targets are people with terrorist background, their sympathisers, former OGWs (Over Ground Workers) and people who have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, but have been released on bail.”
The goal is to keep “militants and their sympathizers under surveillance by keeping them under constant pressure. This has worked in the past as well,” the officer said. He also said there was information that the militants “will try to disrupt the peace,” so “it is necessary to dismantle their support network.”
Police said that during the operation, they examined materials, digital devices and other items used to provide logistical or any other type of support to the militants. “Search operations ended peacefully and no illicit or incriminating materials were found,” Anantnag police said.
“The operation was carried out in accordance with due process and under appropriate authorization,” the police said, adding, “Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterates its firm commitment to take strict action against individuals or groups involved in activities prejudicial to national security and public peace.”
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(tags for translation) Operation Kashmir
