The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Kashmir. The raids were in connection with the investigation of a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers and a network of local Over Ground Workers (OGWs) allegedly providing logistical and other forms of support to infiltrated terrorists, the agency said.

Early Saturday morning, teams of the NIA raided 10 locations in Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Budgam.

According to the NIA, the searches were aimed at securing further documentary, digital and material evidence relating to the conspiracy and at ascertaining the roles of persons allegedly associated with the local support network.

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The case was first registered at the Police Station Zakoora, Srinagar, and was subsequently re-registered by the NIA under Section 23 of the UA (P) Act, 1967, Sections 7 and 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, and Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.

The investigation followed the arrest of an OGW allegedly associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) late on March 31, 2026, at a naka point, “from whose possession a hand grenade and live ammunition were recovered. During the investigation, Pakistani terrorists allegedly connected with the conspiracy were arrested and the identities and alleged roles of members of the local support network were also ascertained.”

The investigation conducted so far has indicated alleged linkages between Pakistan-based handlers and local associates, who were allegedly “being used for communication, logistical arrangements, movement and concealment of terrorists, provision of shelter, reconnaissance” and other forms of facilitation.

The agency also stated that the investigation is examining the financial trail, communication channels, movement of the accused, and the source of arms and explosives, with a view to establishing the complete network and the extent of its activities.