CIK Raids Continue Across Multiple Districts in IIOJK

In a sweeping move across Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Indian authorities have intensified search operations, raising concerns over the ongoing surveillance and control in the region.

The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has launched an extensive series of search operations across various districts in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The ongoing activity marks yet another wave of intensified surveillance in the already heavily militarized region.

According to official sources, CIK teams are currently conducting searches in multiple areas including Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Kupwara, and Shopian districts. These locations are among the most sensitive in the valley, frequently subjected to raids and security crackdowns by Indian forces.

A spokesperson from the Indian police confirmed the widespread operations, stating, “Counter Intelligence Kashmir – CIK, conducts searches at various locations across Kashmir.” The official added that the current focus remains on Budgam, Awantipora in Pulwama, Kupwara, Shopian, and Srinagar.

Though specific details on the reasons behind the searches have not been disclosed, these operations are often linked to intelligence inputs or allegations of separatist activity. Such actions have become routine in IIOJK, especially following the abrogation of Article 370, which stripped the region of its special autonomy in 2019.

Residents in the affected areas have reported heightened tension, movement restrictions, and early morning house raids. Human rights groups have repeatedly criticized these searches, citing privacy violations, arbitrary detentions, and the overall impact on civilian life.

This latest development adds to the growing unease in the valley, where local populations continue to live under tight surveillance and regular intervention by Indian forces. The international community has expressed concern in the past over the scale and frequency of such operations, calling for transparency and respect for human rights.

Observers note that while the stated aim of the searches is to maintain law and order, the lack of judicial oversight and accountability has made such crackdowns a tool for broader control over the region.

As the searches continue, civil society activists and political observers in IIOJK are demanding answers and urging global human rights bodies to monitor the situation closely. The fear remains that these routine operations further alienate the population and fuel the ongoing unrest in the disputed region.

The situation is still developing, with authorities yet to release any official findings or arrests related to the searches.