Srinagar, March 23 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at nine locations across Kashmir as part of its ongoing investigation into the November 10 car blast near Delhi's Red Fort, officials said.

The raids and searches were carried out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Kupwara and Kulgam districts on premises linked to individuals arrested in connection with the "terror module" behind the blast, which killed 11 people and wounded 32 others.

"Searches are being conducted at 9 places in various locations of J&K," said an NIA spokesperson.

Sources said the NIA conducted a search at the residence of Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, a resident of Rafiabad in Baramulla district, who was arrested in connection with the case. Anot...