NIA Conducts Raids in J&K Linked to Delhi Blast Investigation
Srinagar โ- The national Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday, 2024/05/08, โinitiated searches at eight locations across Jammu and Kashmir as part of its ongoing investigation into theโ march 23rd blast in Delhi’s Connaught Place. The raids are focused on identifying and apprehending individuals linked to the incident,which injured at least one person and triggered a heightened security alert in the capital.
The NIA’s investigation centers on alleged connections to โJasir bilal Wani, a suspectโฃ believed to have ties to the โฃbanned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group. A search is currently โunderway at Wani’s residence โin โthe Pulwama district. This operation signifies a broadening of the probe beyond initial suspects identified in Delhi, indicating a potential network extending into โคthe Kashmir Valley. The NIA is seeking to uncover theโค source of funding, logistical support, and the broader conspiracy behind the Delhi explosion.
According to officials,the NIA is gathering evidence related to the planning and execution of โthe blast,and also โคany potential future threats. The agency has โขregistered aโ case under sections of the Indian Penal codeโฃ and โฃthe Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)โค to investigate the matter thoroughly. The searches aim to seize incriminating materials, electronic devices, and documents that could provide leads in the case. โคTheโ NIA’s actions underscore the government’s commitment to โcombatingโ terrorism and ensuringโ national security.