Srinagar, Nov 12: In a significant development, the ongoing investigation into the pasting of posters of the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) in the Nowgam area of Srinagar and the Magam area of Budgam has been formally handed over to the State Investigation Agency (SIA) for further probe.

The cases were earlier registered at Police Station Nowgam, Srinagar, and Magam, Budgam.

A senior Police official said that the formal order transferring the cases to the SIA was issued on Tuesday evening.

“The cases have been handed over to the SIA for further thorough investigation,” the official said.

Following the handover, the SIA has registered two fresh cases vide FIR Nos 2 and 3, to pursue the investigation under relevant sections of law.

These FIRs are expected to cover various a

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