Handwara Police Raid Jamia Islamia Institute: Electronic Devices Seized in Investigation of Unlawful Links to Banned Organizations

Nov 27, 2025 07:42 pm CST

Handwara Police conducted a raid at Jamia Islamia Institute following intelligence about suspected connections to banned organizations including Jamaat-e-Islami. Multiple electronic devices were seized for forensic analysis as part of ongoing investigations into potential unlawful activities. The raid follows similar operations in Shopian and Anantnag districts against JeI, which was banned in 2019 under UAPA and had its prohibition extended in February 2024.