The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday began raids at 17 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in the alleged Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) terror funding case filed in February this year.
The NIA conducted the search operation in Anantnag, Kulgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Budgam, Kishtwar and Jammu districts along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from 6 am and seized various incriminating documents and electronic devices from premises of suspects.
“The JeI members have been collecting funds domestically and abroad which are being used for violent and secessionist activities. JeI has also been motivating impressionable youth of Kashmir and recruiting new members to participate in disruptive secessionist activities,” said a NIA spokesperson.