CIK conducts searches across Kashmir; Busts major Recruitment Module Linked to Pakistani Militant Handler

Srinagar, 22 Oct : Counter Intelligence wing Kashmir busted a recruitment module linked to pakistani Militant handler, officials said.

A top police official told that On the early morning of October 22, 2024, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations across several districts in Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Kulgam, Budgam, Anantnag, and Pulwama.

Official said, the operation led to the busting of a recruitment module run by a newly emerged Militant organization, ‘Tehreek Labaik Ya Muslim’ (TLM), which is believed to be an offshoot of the notorious Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

The recruitment module is reportedly headed by a Pakistani Militant handler known as Baba Hamas. The CIK is still conducting investigations, and further details on the extent of the module’s network and operations are awaited, he said.