The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched a major operation across the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday, conducting coordinated searches at twelve different locations as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of SIM cards by terrorist operatives.
Widespread Search Operation Across Multiple Districts
According to official sources, the federal investigation agency executed search warrants at premises spread across several districts including Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora. The operation targeted individuals suspected of being involved in facilitating terrorist activities through unauthorized use of mobile connections.
The searches were conducted as part of a comprehensive probe into how terrorist networks have been exploiting the telecom infrastructure in the region. Investigators believe that improperly verified SIM cards are being used by terror operatives for communication, coordination, and potentially even for triggering improvised explosive devices.
Significant Evidence Seized During Raids
During the day-long operation, CBI teams recovered multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and various documents that are now being examined for potential evidence. The seized materials include subscriber identity documents and application forms that investigators suspect might contain fabricated information.
Official sources confirmed that the operation yielded crucial digital evidence and paperwork that could help unravel the networks responsible for providing communication channels to terrorist elements operating in the valley. The investigation aims to identify both the end-users of these SIM cards and those who facilitated their procurement through fraudulent means.
Ongoing Investigation into Telecom Security Breaches
This latest operation represents an escalation in the security establishment's efforts to clamp down on the communication methods employed by terrorist groups. The misuse of mobile connectivity has been a persistent concern for security agencies operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
The CBI's involvement indicates the seriousness with which central agencies are treating the potential national security implications of telecom infrastructure being compromised. The investigation is particularly focused on how terror operatives have managed to obtain active SIM cards despite the stringent verification processes mandated by telecom regulations.
Security experts have repeatedly highlighted the vulnerability that arises when communication channels fall into the wrong hands. The current probe seeks to not only identify individual violators but also to understand systemic weaknesses that might be exploited by anti-national elements.
Authorities have maintained that such operations are crucial for maintaining security stability in the region and preventing terrorist activities before they can be executed. The investigation continues to develop, with forensic analysis of the seized materials expected to provide further leads.
