Online threat to journalists: Massive search op underway in Srinagar, Anantnag, Kulgam
Jammu and Kashmir, November 19: In light of recent threats to Kashmir-based journalists, the police have launched a search operation in ten locations across Srinagar, Anantnag, and Kulgam, the Kashmir Zone Police informed on Saturday.
"Massive searches in connection with #investigation of case related to recent #threat to journalists started by Police at 10 locations in #Srinagar, #Anantnag and #Kulgam. Details shall be followed," Kashmir Zone Police said on Twitter.
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According to an intelligence report, LeT terrorist Mukthar Baba, who now operates from Turkey, is the mastermind behind releasing a hit list accusing scribes from the Union Territory of being security forces informers.
As per police, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed under the anti-terrorist law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and investigations have begun in response to the publication of the "hit-list."
- ANI
