Indian Police Raid Hurriyat Activist’s Home Amid Rising Crackdown in IIOJK

In a recent wave of intimidation, Indian forces have intensified crackdowns on pro-freedom activists in IIOJK, with recent raids targeting members of the Hurriyat leadership.

Indian police have carried out a raid on the residence of a Hurriyat activist in the Baramulla district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The activist, Masqood Allie from Chakloo, is affiliated with the Muslim League, a pro-freedom organization.

The operation was reportedly conducted under the directive of New Delhi-appointed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Authorities claim the search was linked to an investigation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)—a widely criticized law that has frequently been used to stifle dissent in the region.

During the search, police claimed to have recovered several items from the residence. These included six posters of the Muslim League, a party membership card, a keypad mobile phone with a SIM card, a Samsung smartphone, two USB pen drives, and ₹30,000 in cash. The authorities have yet to explain how these items directly relate to the alleged case.

This incident is part of a broader pattern of repression in the region. Over the past several months, Indian forces have significantly increased raids on homes belonging to Hurriyat leaders and activists. These raids are often unannounced and intrusive, causing distress among families and communities.

Human rights advocates have raised concerns about these tactics, which include the seizure of mobile phones, bank documents, and other personal belongings during raids. Families of activists are reportedly being pressured to silence their relatives or discourage them from advocating for freedom from Indian illegal occupation.

Such house raids and harassment campaigns are viewed as part of a deliberate strategy to curb the pro-freedom movement in IIOJK. Activists and local residents argue that the government is using legal and administrative tools to criminalize dissent and suppress legitimate political expression.

The targeting of Hurriyat figures and their supporters continues to draw criticism from international observers who see these acts as violations of basic civil liberties and democratic principles. Despite the increasing restrictions, many in IIOJK remain determined to speak out against what they see as unjust occupation and systematic repression.

This recent raid in Baramulla is a stark reminder of the challenges facing political activists in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, who operate under constant threat of surveillance, arrest, and state-sponsored intimidation.