New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers of the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and their alleged network of local Over Ground Workers (OGWs).

The searches were conducted at locations in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla and Sopore to unearth further evidence relating to the conspiracy and ascertain the roles of individuals providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists.

The case, initially registered at Police Station Zakoora, Srinagar, was subsequently re-registered by the NIA under Section 23 of the UA(P) Act, 1967,...