Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Kulgam on Saturday conducted searches at the residential premises of Abdul Gani Bhat, father of active militant Farooq Ahmad Bhat @Nali at Chek Desen Yaripora.

Farooq Bhat is an active militant of HM and is wanted in many cases, a spokesman said in a statement.

The searches were conducted after Designated Special Judge Under NIA ACT, Kulgam issued a search warrant in case FIR No. 142/2019 of P/S Yaripora Kulgam.

The case pertains to the killing of five non-local labourers at Katrosa Kulgam in year 2019, the statement said, adding that the SIU is investigating the case and has been conducting searches and investigations to bring the perpetrators to justice.