J&K Police Raids 26 Jamaat-e-Islami Sites in Sopore Amid Terror Alerts
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Why in news
J&K Police conducted raids on 26 Jamaat-e-Islami sites in Sopore under UAPA following a surge in terror activities in the region.
Background
The Jammu and Kashmir Police, with CRPF assistance, raided 26 locations in Sopore, Bomai, and Behrampora. The operation targeted the banned organization Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), whose ban was extended for five years in February 2024.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillUAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provides the legal framework for the crackdown on terror-linked organizations.
- FactJamaat-e-Islami (JeI) ban extension: Extended for five years in February 2024.
- BodyCRPF: Central Reserve Police Force assists state police in counter-terrorism and internal security operations.
- PlaceSopore: Located in North Kashmir, a key area for security operations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by internal security forces in neutralizing radicalization and terror-linked organizations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Intelligence-led policing
- Counter-radicalization strategies
- Role of UAPA in national security
Keywords: Internal Security · Counter-terrorism · Radicalization · UAPA · Intelligence-led policing
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