The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at 10 locations in Srinagar and Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir) and one in Bangalore in connection with a case pertaining to certain NGOs and Trusts raising funds in India and abroad in the name of charitable activities and then using those funds for carrying out secessionist and separatist activities in the Valley.

The case was registered by federal anti-terror investigation agency on October 8 this year under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections relating to criminal conspiracy and sedition besides relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on receipt of credible information that certain NGOs and Trusts are collecting funds domestically and abroad through so-called donations and business contributions and are then utilising these funds for secessionist and terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the NIA said in a statement.

Those whose premises have been searched include residence and office of Khurram Parvez (co-ordinator of J&K Coalition of Civil Society), his associates Parvez Ahmad Bukhari, Parvez Ahmad Matta and Bengaluru-based associate Swati Sheshadri, Parveena Ahanger, Chairperson of Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDPK) and offices of NGO Athrout and GK Trust, the NIA said.

Several incriminating documents and electronic devices have been seized and are being analysed for further action. Further investigation in the case is continuing, it added.

Officials said a number of other such entities are under the scanner of the agency and action against them is being contemplated.

The move is expected to further check terror financing through legitimate channels, they added