In Jammu and Kashmir, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) yesterday conducted raids and searches at the head office of a daily newspaper, Kashmir Times at Residency Road in Jammu and recovered arms and ammunition, while digital devices were also seized. The searches were carried in continuation of the investigation into the case registered against the media house for their involvement in criminal conspiracy with secessionist and anti-national entities operating within and outside Jammu & Kashmir.

A statement issued by the SIA reads that the FIR indicates that the media house has been allegedly disseminating terrorist and secessionist ideology, spreading inflammatory, fabricated and false narratives, attempting to radicalise the youth, inciting disaffection and separatist sentiments, disturbing peace and public order, and challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India through print and digital content. During the raid, incriminating material, arms and ammunition, including a revolver, 14 empty cases of AK series weapon, 3 live AK rounds, 4 fired bullets, 3 grenade safety levers and 3 suspected pistol rounds, were recovered.

All recovered items were seized on the spot following due legal procedures. These recoveries indicate possible unlawful possession and suspected linkages with extremist or anti-national elements, warranting further detailed investigation. The SIA further said that the house of Prabodh Jamwal, the owner of the media house, was also searched in Gandhi Nagar area of the city.