Srinagar Police Target 26 Residences in Anti-Terror Operation

Continuing their determined efforts to crack down on terrorist associates linked to banned outfits, Srinagar Police executed coordinated searches across multiple locations in the city today. This ongoing action aims to dismantle the infrastructure supporting terrorism within the district, as part of investigations into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).  

  • Javid Ahmad Najar, resident of Zaibakadal, implicated in multiple cases dating back to 1999 under various sections of the IA Act, RPC, and ULAP at PS M.R.Gunj, Kothibagh, Safakadal, Nigeen, Soura, and a recent case in 2023 at PS M R Gunj.
  • Adil Ahmad Sofi, resident of Rathpora Eidgah, involved in a 2024 case under the ULAP Act at PS M.R.Gunj.
  • Shabir Ahmad Ganie, resident of Ganai Mohalla New Theed, linked to a 2019 case under the UA(P) Act at PS Harwan.
  • Sheikh Faisal Rashid, resident of Firdous Colony Sadipora, implicated in a 2023 case under IPC, IA Act, and ULAP Act at PS Sangam Srinagar.
  • Momin Javari Gojri, resident of Shalimar Colony Sadipora, involved in a 2023 case under IPC and IA Act at PS Sangam.
  • Rayees Ahmad Najar, resident of Kalaldoori Naidkadal, Ehitsham Bilal, resident of Sumkishbal Khayar, and Amir Sedeeq Najar, resident of Kalaldoori Nidekadal, all linked to a 2024 case under the BNS and UAPS Act at PS Khanyar.
  • Mubashir Rashid, resident of Jogilankar, Muzamil Khurshid, resident of Beroni Kathidarwaza, and Mehnan Ah Khan, resident of Syedpora Khawajapora, all involved in a 2024 case under the BNS and UAPA Act at PS Khanyar.
  • Ashiq Hussain Bhat, resident of Darbagh, implicated in a 2021 case under IPC, IA Act, and UA(P) Act at PS Harwan.
  • Farooq Ahmad Dar, resident of Bhagwanpora, involved in a 2024 case under the ULAP Act at PS Safakadal.
  • Burhan Ahmad Shah, resident of Zampakadal Srinagar, linked to a 2023 case under the Arms Act and UAPA Act at PS Safakadal.
  • Altaf Ahmad Dar and Mohd Asif Nath, both residents of Malikpora Barthana, implicated in a 2022 case under the Arms Act and ULA(P) Act at PS Parimpora.
  • Umer Hamid Sheikh, resident of Asaar Colony Hazratbal, involved in a 2020 case under IPC, Explosive Substances Act, and UAPS Act at PS Nigeen.
  • Tawheed Ahmad (under PSA), resident of Goripora Sozieth, and Bashir Ahmad Bhat (under PSA), resident of Sozieth, both linked to a 2018 case under the ULAP Act at PS Rajbagh Srinagar.
  • Ilyas Ahmad Sangeen, resident of Abu Baker Lane Lalbazar Malalabagh Soura, involved in a 2025 case under the UAPA Act at PS Soura.
  • Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, resident of Hamza Colony 90 feet Road Soura, implicated in a 2016 case under the UAP Act and IPC at PS Soura.  
  • Tawous Ahmad Gadda, resident of Hamdaniya Colony Bemina, involved in a 2022 case under the IA Act and UAP Act at PS Bemina.
  • Junaid Ahmad Parry @ Billa (under PSA), resident of Baripora.
  • MehrajUd Din Khan @ Sahba, resident of Khankhai Sokhta Nawakadal.
  • Musavir Nabi Bhat, resident of Wanganpora.
  • Arash Koul, resident of Dalal Mohalla Nawa bazar Srinagar, implicated in a 2022 case under ULAP and IPC at PS M R Gunj.
  • Shakir Farooq Bhat, resident of Shah Mohalla Nawabazar, involved in multiple cases between 2017 and 2020 under RPC, IPC, and PPD Act at PS MRG and Soura.
  • Bashrat Ahmad Bazaz (under PSA), resident of Malik Agan Fathakadal Srinagar.
  • Furqan Nazir, resident of Islamyarbal Zainkadal Srinagar.
  • Zulafkar Ahmad Najar @ Sahabatomatar, resident of Rafaqi kocha Urdu Bazar, sgr, implicated in multiple cases between 2009 and 2012 under the A Act and RPC at PS Ram Munshibhag, Kralkhud, Maisuma, and Nowhatta.
  • Momin Ahmad Shiekh, resident of Batyar Ali kadal Srinagar.
  • Qasir Altaf Hakeem, resident of Syed Hamidpora Nawab Bazar.
  • Manzoor Ahmad Danposh, resident of Gunz khud Dabtal.
  • Sajad Ahmad Gilkar (killed terrorist), resident of Pandan Nowhatta.
  • Ashiq Hussain Rangrez, resident of Iqbal Marked Jamia Masjid.
  • Faizan Nisar Rangraz, resident of Anderwani Naidkadal, involved in a 2021 case under IPC and ULAP Act at PS Khanyar.
  • Aqib Lateef Wani, resident of Mumkhan Mohallah.
  • Farooq Ahmad Wani, resident of Kathi Darwaza.
  • Syed Ahmad Parimoo, resident of Mumkhan Mohalla Badamwari.
  • Syed Asrar Qardi, resident of Qureshi Mohalla Lalbazar, involved in a 2021 case under the ULAP Act and IPC at PS Lalbazar.
  • Jasia Nazir, resident of Khunmoh, implicated in a 2024 case under the UAPA at PS Panthachowk.
  • Bashir sultan Bhat, resident of Shankarpora Nowgam, involved in a 2022 case under IPC, Arms act, and UAPA at PS Nowgam.

The police stated that these searches were conducted following due legal procedures, with Executive Magistrates and independent witnesses present, and under the supervision of J&K Police officers.

The primary objective of these operations was to seize arms, documents, and digital devices to gather evidence and intelligence, thereby preventing potential conspiratorial or terrorist activities that threaten national security. Â