NIA Conducts Raids on Educational Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched significant raids in Jammu and Kashmir, targeting the Darul Uloom Sirajul Uloom and the residence of a former Jamaat-e-Islami leader. These actions are part of an effort to disrupt networks suspected of facilitating terror funding and promoting anti-national activities. The raids resulted in the seizure of important documents and materials, with further investigations underway. This operation highlights ongoing concerns regarding radicalization and the influence of banned organizations in the region. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 25, 2026, 08:51 IST

NIA Raids in Shopian District

On Monday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) executed raids at two locations in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, including the Darul Uloom Sirajul Uloom. This educational institution was declared an illegal entity last month.

According to officials, NIA agents targeted the school located in the Imam Sahib area of Shopian early in the morning. This institution provides both religious and formal education to hundreds of students.

Search at the Residence of Former Jamaat Leader

In a related operation, another NIA team conducted a search at the residence of Shahzada Aurangzeb, the former head of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, in the Molu Chitragam area of Shopian. Amid heavy security presence, the agency's officials thoroughly searched the premises for crucial documents and digital evidence.

Purpose of the Raids

Sources indicate that these raids aim to dismantle suspected networks involved in terror funding and anti-national activities in the valley. The administration alleges that certain institutions and individuals were preparing the ground for radicalizing youth and advancing the agendas of banned organizations.

Security officials reported that several important documents and materials were seized during the raids, which are currently under detailed investigation. Official updates on the matter are still awaited.