Digital Devices Seized in Jail Raid, Police Attach ₹3.5 Cr Drug Proceeds

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have stepped up enforcement measures on multiple fronts, uncovering a potential security breach inside a high-security prison while simultaneously targeting the financial networks of narcotics smugglers across the Union Territory.

In Srinagar, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing conducted extensive searches inside the Central Jail in connection with a terror-linked case registered under provisions of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) . Acting on credible inputs about suspicious digital activity within the prison premises, officials searched several barracks and blocks in coordination with jail authorities.

During the operation, sleuths recovered various digital communication devices along with incriminating material , raising concerns about unauthorised access to communication channels within the jail. The seized devices are being sent for forensic examination to establish possible terror links and trace communication networks. Authorities have launched a detailed probe into the apparent breach, focusing on how such devices entered the prison and identifying any facilitators or collaborators involved.

Parallelly, in a separate crackdown on drug trafficking , police attached properties worth ₹3.5 crore belonging to alleged narcotics smugglers under Section 68F of the NDPS Act . The action, part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan , was carried out by the Sangam police station.

Officials said two immovable properties linked to accused Shakeel Ahmad Ganie and Farooq Ahmad Mir, residents of Kreshbal in Noorbagh, were seized. These include double-storey residential houses along with one kanal of land each, valued at over ₹2 crore and approximately ₹1.5 crore, respectively. Investigations revealed that the properties were illegally acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking .

Police officials said the dual actions reflect a broader strategy to dismantle both operational and financial networks linked to terrorism and organised crime. Further investigations are underway in both cases, with authorities reiterating their commitment to maintaining security and curbing unlawful activities in the region.