Srinagar: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested a “hybrid terrorist” with arms and ammunition in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
In a statement, police spokesperson said that today evening around 18:00 hrs, a joint party of police, Army’s 34 RR, and 178 Bn CRPF, during “naka checking” at Manihal Crossing, one Bilal Ahmad Shah, son of Miraq Shah of Vessu Qazigund was apprehended. During his search, one pistol, one magazine, 14 live rounds and a mobile phone was recovered from his possession.
“During preliminary questioning asked about the weapon and ammunition, he revealed that he has received the same from an active terrorist for carrying out attacks in the district,” police said.
It said a case FIR no. 54/2023 under sections 7/25 IAA, 18, 20, 23 UA(P) Act has been registered in Police Station Imamsahib and further investigations taken up.
