Jammu, November 20
Jammu & Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) today conducted raids and searches at the head office of the daily Kashmir Times situated at Residency Road Jammu. The searches conducted in presence of Executive Magistrate were carried in continuation of the investigation into the case registered against the media house Kashmir Times/kashmirtimes.com for their involvement in criminal conspiracy with secessionist and other anti-national entities operating within and outside Jammu & Kashmir. The FIR indicates that this particular media platform has been allegedly disseminating terrorist and secessionist ideology, spreading inflammatory, fabricated and false narratives, attempting to radicalise the youth of Jammu & Kashmir, inciting disaffection and separatist sentiments, disturbing peace and public order and challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India through print and digital content.
During the raid, search was conducted at the office premises of Kashmir Times and the incriminating arms and ammunition recovered include 1 Revolver, 14 empty cases of AK-series weapon, 3 Live AK rounds, 4 fired bullets, 3 grenade safety levers, 3 suspected pistol rounds (apparently). All recovered items were seized on the spot following due legal procedures. These recoveries indicate possible unlawful possession and suspected linkages with extremist or anti-national elements, warranting further detailed investigation.
House search of Prabodh Jamwal, the owner of the media house situated at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, was also conducted in pursuance of the same investigation. The seized arms, ammunition, digital devices and documents will undergo forensic and technical examination to determine their origin, purpose, and any potential connections to proscribed organizations or individuals. The investigation remains active, and further action shall be taken based on emerging evidence.
