Srinagar : Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of police carried out searches in the houses of suspected persons in the interiors of Anchar and Ghat area of Soura here on Sunday, officials said.
“Continuing its crackdown against elements involved in unlawful activities, SIU-1 of Srinagar Police conducted searches in the houses of suspected persons in the interiors of Anchar and Ghat area of Soura here today,” a police spokesperson said in a statement to GNS.
He said the search operation was conducted in connection to the investigation of case (FIR No 50/2022 u/s 307,302 IPC ,7/25A Act and 16 18 20 UL(P) Act of Police Station Soura.
‘After obtaining a search warrant from an honorable court, searches were conducted in the interiors of Achar Soura with the support of different district police units and in presence of executive Magistrate and independent witnesses,” he said, adding, “Proper SOPs and necessary investigation procedures were followed during the search.” Police said that there are two SIUs operational in Srinagar which investigates militancy-related cases (UAPA cases). Each SIU is headed by a DySP who is designated as Chief Investigating officer. “The focus is on quality investigation and ensuring holistic approach in dealing with (militancy).” (GNS)