SRINAGAR — A Special Court in Jammu has issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed in a militancy-related case, after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) informed the court that the accused is presently in Pakistan.
The warrant was sought by the NIA under Section 75 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), with the agency describing Saeed as an absconding accused in the case.
According to the investigating agency, the case concerns an alleged network involved in supplying weapons, funds and directions to terror groups operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
The case stems from the arrest of Mohammad Naqeeb Bhat during a checking operation at Pandach on the outskirts of Srinagar earlier this year. A Chinese-made grenade and 15 live rounds and cartridges were allegedly recovered from him, according to the NIA.
The agency has alleged during its investigation that the arrested persons were linked to LeT and its associated network, and that further investigation brought the role of Pakistan-based handlers under scrutiny.
The latest warrant is reportedly the second non-bailable warrant issued against Saeed by the Jammu court within two months. Further legal proceedings in the case are expected to continue as the investigation progresses.
NIA searches 10 locations
Meanwhile, the NIA on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations across Jammu and Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged cross-border conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers of LeT and their suspected network of local over-ground workers.
According to officials, the searches were carried out at locations in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla and Sopore to gather further evidence related to the alleged conspiracy and ascertain the roles of individuals suspected of providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists.
The searches were conducted at residential premises, with NIA teams assisted by local police and security personnel during the operation.
Officials said the investigation is focused on alleged links between Pakistan-based handlers and their local network in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the agency is also examining the nature of the alleged logistical support and other assistance provided to the network.
The case is registered as RC-02/2026/NIA/JMU and originated from FIR No. 0024/2026, registered at Police Station Zakoora, Srinagar, according to officials.
The investigation remains underway, while further details regarding the searches and any documents or material recovered are awaited.
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