Pakistani Militants Use Rented Accommodations In Srinagar: Sources

After Jammu and Kashmir police's recent order that properties of people providing shelter to militants will be attached under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), terrorist handlers are now focusing on rented accommodations, sources told DH.

They said as some of the Pakistani militants operating in Kashmir have been able to acquire Aadhaar Cards to camouflage their identity, it becomes easier for them to hide in these rented accommodations, especially in Srinagar city.

“In Srinagar city, people are reluctant to provide shelter to militants. Now their handlers have managed to get some accommodations on rent. And with over ground workers' (OGWs) network at their (militants) back, it becomes difficult for police and and security forces to track them in the city,” sources revealed.

“Eight to ten Pakistani militants operating in Srinagar and its outskirts have managed to acquire Aadhar Cards. Their handlers have cleverly mentioned Rajouri, Poonch and addresses of places where people don't speak Kashmiri. Some of these Pakistani militants even roam freely with the support of their OGWs,” they added.

Earlier in February, the police had asked landlords in Srinagar to do verification of tenants before giving any premises or room on rent. Thousands of people, both locals as well as non-locals, reside in Srinagar in rented accommodations. (deccanherald)

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