CIK tightens security crackdown in Srinagar-Kupwara jails, seizes mobile phones and banned items

News Topical, Digital Desk : In a well-planned and coordinated operation, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted surprise raids on several prisons across the Valley, including the Central Jail in Srinagar and the District Jail in Kupwara.

Officials said the raids were conducted to monitor activities inside prisons and strengthen security. The team's primary objective was to ensure that inmates were not using or dealing in any prohibited items.

CIK recovered personal belongings from prisoners' barracks

According to police sources, intelligence agencies recently received information that illegal and anti-national activities were being conducted within some prisons. Based on this information, CIK teams were activated and, in collaboration with the prison administration, this operation was carried out. It is reported that during the search, prisoners' barracks, documents, and personal belongings were thoroughly examined.

Search operation conducted in Central Jail and District Jail

A senior official said that Counter Intelligence Kashmir teams today conducted searches in Central Jail Srinagar and District Jail Kupwara. The operation was aimed at further strengthening the internal security of the prisons and identifying any suspicious activity.

The prison administration was also involved in the search operation. The official further stated that some electronic devices, documents, and other items were recovered during the investigation, although the details of the confiscated items have not yet been officially disclosed.

Security review of all jails is being done after the campaign

Sources say that following the search operation, security at all prisons is being reviewed to determine any negligence by prison staff. If any employee's role is found to be suspicious, strict action will be taken against them. This CIK operation is being considered a major step towards maintaining law and order and security in the Valley. Officials say such operations will continue to ensure the complete elimination of any illegal activity or network within prisons. Overall, this operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police is being considered a significant step towards increasing security vigilance in the Valley and curbing terrorist networks.

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