Srinagar/IBNS, Nov. 20 -- The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu & Kashmir Police on Thursday carried out raids at the Jammu office of the Kashmir Times over allegations that the publication was involved in anti-national activities.

Police sources said the search operation, which began earlier in the day and was still underway, led to the recovery of AK-47 cartridges, pistol ammunition and three grenade levers from the premises.

An FIR has been filed against the newspaper for allegedly spreading disaffection, promoting secessionist narratives, and undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India and the Union Territory.

Executive Editor Anuradha Bhasin has also been named in the FIR.

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