The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Shopian on Tuesday conducted raids and searches in residential houses in the district.
“The SIU Shopian in continuation of investigation in case FIR No. 126/2023 U/S 307 IPC 7/27 IAA, 16,18,20,23,38,39 UAP Act, on disclosure statement of accused namely Adnan Shafi son of Mohd Shafi Shah conducted raids and searches in residential houses of Zahid Ahmad Shah son of Ab Gaffar Shah, Hanzil Ahmad Shah son of Mohd Maqbool Shah and in house of accused in discussion,” a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
Moreover, raid and search was also conducted in the Matting Shop of Mohd Yaqoob Shah son of Mohd Sultan Shah resident of Rawalpora at New Colony Gagren, police said.
“During search, one Hand Grenade was recovered from a Hyundai Venue car bearing Regd. No JK22C-1511 which was accordingly seized in the instant case from the residential House of Mohd Yaqoob Shah son of Mohd Sultan Shah. Moreover, one Tata Nexon Car bearing Regd. No JK22B-6400 and a Duke Motorcycle bearing Regd. No. JK22C- 2736 were also seized from the Compound of Mohd Yaqoob Shah and have been seized in the instant case for being used directly or indirectly in the commission of the crime,” police said.
Investigation of the case is going on more recoveries and arrests are expected in near future to curb the ill designs of ANEs, police said—(KNO)