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Srinagar, Nov 18 (IANS) The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday detained a doctor and his wife for indulging in illegal activities by using their position in the society.
The CIK conducted a coordinated search operation at four locations in Srinagar, Kulgam and Anantnag districts, an official said.
“During the operation, two accused, Dr Umar Farooq Bhat of Bugam, Kulgam and his wife Shahzada Akhtar were detained. They were currently residing in Shirin Bagh, Srinagar. Dr Farooq is currently working at SMHS Hospital, Super Specialty, Shirin Bagh, Srinagar,” the officer said.
He said CIK teams have seized several digital devices and incriminating materials directly related to the investigation.
The officer said the seizures included five mobile phones, five SIM cards, one tablet device and additional digital and documentary evidence and literature.
“Dr Farooq, who is a government servant, was found to have engaged in illegal activities online, abusing his official position and social legitimacy and engaging in behavior prejudicial to public order and national security,” he said.
The official said the female suspect, Shahzada Akhtar, in particular, is alleged to have been involved in radicalizing local women, pushing divisive narratives and influencing vulnerable groups under the pretext of community interaction through curated online and offline programs.
“His association with the banned terrorist organization ‘Dukhtaran-e-Millat’ is currently under investigation,” he said.
He said detailed forensic analysis of all recovered devices is being conducted, which is expected to reveal a widespread digital network linked to organized propaganda efforts.
“The search was conducted on warrant issued by the Hon’ble Designated Court under NIA Act, Srinagar in connection with FIR No. 05/2025 under Section 196, 152, 351(2) of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS) and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Police Station CIK,” he said.
The official said the searches are part of the ongoing crackdown against social media abusers operating in collusion with masters across the border who are deliberately engaged in furthering terrorist, separatist and separatist agendas.
–IANS
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