By Pankaj Sharma
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out an extensive 11-hour raid at the Jammu office of the Kashmir Time’s newspaper, seizing documents and digital records as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged anti-India content published by the outlet.
According to sources SIA teams examined files, computers, and other digital storage devices during the search, which concluded late in the evening. The raid follows the registration of FIR No. 2/2025 last week, after certain write-ups in the newspaper were suspected of promoting activities prejudicial to national security.
During the operation, officials also recovered several rounds of ammunition and three lever-type grenades from the premises. These recoveries, sources said, have intensified the probe, with investigators now examining all possible angles, including the origin and purpose of the recovered weapons.
The SIA has stated that further investigation is underway and that all seized material will be scrutinized to determine the extent of any unlawful activities linked to the publication.
The FIR indicates that this particular media platform has been allegedly:
• Disseminating terrorist and secessionist ideology,
• Spreading inflammatory, fabricated and false narratives,
• Attempting to radicalise the youth of Jammu & Kashmir,
• Inciting disaffection and separatist sentiments,
• Disturbing peace and public order, and
• Challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India through print and digital content.
In the raid and search were conducted at the office premises of Kashmir Times, located at Residency Road, Jammu, the following incriminating arms and ammunition were recovered:
• 01 Revolver
• 14 Empty Cases of AK-series weapon
• 03 Live AK Rounds
• 04 Fired Bullets
• 03 Grenade Safety Levers
• 03 Suspected Pistol Rounds (apparently)
All recovered items were seized on the spot following due legal procedures. These recoveries indicate possible unlawful possession and suspected linkages with extremist or anti-national elements, warranting further detailed investigation.
House search of Prabodh Jamwal, the owner of the media house situated at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, was also conducted in pursuance of the same investigation.
The seized arms, ammunition, digital devices and documents will undergo forensic and technical examination to determine their origin, purpose, and any potential connections to proscribed organizations or individuals. The investigation remains active, and further action shall be taken based on emerging evidence.
