The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir on September 12 as part of an investigation into a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) linked cross-border terror conspiracy. The operation targeted alleged local support networks, known as Over Ground Workers (OGWs), suspected of aiding the terror group, according to livemint.com.
The raids were carried out simultaneously in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt the local infrastructure supporting LeT activities. The NIA is probing the extent of the OGW network and its role in facilitating terror operations. Security personnel were deployed during the searches, which are part of a broader crackdown on terror-related activities in the region, livemint.com reported.
This crackdown comes amid ongoing efforts by Indian authorities to dismantle terror networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir. The LeT has been implicated in multiple attacks in the region, and the NIA's focus on local support networks highlights the challenge of countering terror groups that rely on local sympathizers. The raids align with previous operations aimed at curbing cross-border terrorism and maintaining regional security, as detailed by livemint.com.
The NIA's investigation into the LeT-linked conspiracy and local OGW networks continues, with further actions expected based on the findings from the recent raids. The agency has intensified its efforts following intelligence inputs, aiming to prevent future terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, according to livemint.com.