{
  "id": 2604967,
  "title": "NIA searches 10 locations across Kashmir in cross-border terror conspiracy case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/nia-searches-10-locations-across-kashmir-in-cross-border-terror-2604967",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T15:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/nia-raids-kashmir-pakistan-linked-terror-conspiracy-ogw-network-10845258/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 10 locations in Kashmir, as part of an investigation into a cross-border terror conspiracy. The operations targeted Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama, and Budgam, with the aim of gathering evidence and identifying those involved in supporting infiltrated terrorists from Pakistan, according to the agency.\n\nThe raids followed the arrest of an Over Ground Worker (OGW) linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on March 31, 2026, who was captured at a checkpoint. During the arrest, law enforcement recovered a hand grenade and live ammunition. Subsequent to the initial arrest, the investigation was expanded to include Sections 7 and 25 of the Arms Act, 1959, and Section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, 1908.\n\nThe NIA's investigation has revealed potential connections between Pakistani handlers and local associates, who are believed to be employed for tasks such as communication, logistics, movement, and concealment of terrorists. These activities also include providing shelter, reconnaissance, and other forms of support. The agency is currently examining various aspects of the case, including the financial transactions, communication methods, movements of the accused, and the origins of arms and explosives, in order to fully map out the network and its operations.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "NIA searches 10 locations across Kashmir in cross-border terror conspiracy case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/nia-searches-10-locations-across-kashmir-in-cross-border-terror",
        "published": "2026-08-22T15:57:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}