Archive · 23 Aug 2026
NIA Searches 10 J&K Locations in Cross-Border Terror Conspiracy
India’s National Investigation Agency searched 10 places in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
The searches are part of an investigation into an alleged cross-border terrorism network.
The agency says Pakistan-based handlers may have worked with local helpers.
These helpers are accused of assisting terrorists with communication, travel, hiding and shelter.
The case began after an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba associate was arrested on March 31, 2026.
Officials said a hand grenade and live ammunition were found during that arrest.
The agency said some Pakistani terrorists linked to the alleged conspiracy were later arrested.
Investigators are studying documents, digital information, money trails, communications and weapons-related evidence.
The NIA searched 10 locations across Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam on Saturday.
The searches concern an alleged conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and local Over Ground Workers supporting infiltrated terrorists.
The NIA said local associates allegedly helped with communication, logistics, movement, concealment, shelter and reconnaissance.
The case followed the late-night March 31, 2026, arrest of an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba associate carrying a hand grenade and live ammunition.
Investigators are examining financial trails, communications, accused movements, and the sources of arms and explosives.
- Who
- The National Investigation Agency, assisted by Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force; the case concerns alleged Pakistan-based handlers and local Over Ground Workers.
- What
- Searches at 10 locations as part of an investigation into an alleged cross-border terror conspiracy and local support network.
- When
- Saturday; one report was published on August 23, 2026. The case followed an arrest during the late-night hours of March 31, 2026.
- Where
- Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- The NIA said it was seeking evidence and determining the alleged roles of people who may have facilitated infiltrated terrorists.
- Investigating agency
- National Investigation Agency
- Searches
- 10 locations across five Jammu and Kashmir districts
- Districts
- Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam
- Alleged network
- Pakistan-based handlers and local Over Ground Workers
- Case origin
- Arrest of an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba associate at a naka point on March 31, 2026
- Reported recovery
- A hand grenade and live ammunition
- Legal provisions
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act and Explosive Substances Act
- Evidence examined
- Documents, digital and material evidence, financial trails, communications, movements, and arms and explosives sources
Sources
NIA conducts searches at 10 locations in J&K over cross-border terror conspiracy (Ld)
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