The alleged white-collar militant network was reportedly busted during investigations into the pasting of militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad posters in the Nowgam area of Srinagar last month. The probe led to the detention of an Imam, a doctor and a few others, resulting in the exposure of the inter-state network.

“Our 360-degree approach to counter-terrorism, with massive crackdowns on terror financing, narco-terror links, Over Ground Workers (OGWs), and sympathisers, is focused on dismantling the entire support structure to terrorists. Our coordinated efforts will ensure that the remnants of the terror ecosystem are completely wiped out from Jammu and Kashmir,” LG Sinha said.

He directed officials to remain vigilant and alert to emerging security challenges, stressing the need for intensified intelligence-led operations against terrorists and concerted monitoring of digital platforms allegedly used for radicalisation and funding.

Emphasising a Zero Tolerance Policy towards terrorism, the Lieutenant Governor asked officials to take the “strongest possible action” against terror sympathisers, OGWs and elements attempting to radicalise youth.

Police and security forces in J&K have launched a massive operation against militants, their sympathisers, OGWs and support bases following the alleged busting of the inter-state militant network.