Srinagar: Security forces arrested two overground workers of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Monday, police said.
According to a police spokesperson, acting on specific input, police along with 44RR and 182BN CRPF “apprehended two terrorist associates linked with proscribed terror outfit JeM.”
They have been identified as Adil Ali, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, resident of Acchan, and Asif Gulzar, son of Gulzar Ahmad Dar, resident of Hajidarpora.
“Incriminating materials of the proscribed terror outfit JeM were recovered from their possession,” spokesman said.
He said preliminary investigations revealed that the “arrested duo was in touch with JeM commanders and were involved in providing logistics, shelter as well as transportation of arms, ammunition and explosive materials to the terrorists of proscribed terror outfit JeM to strengthen terror networks operating across district Budgam.”
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law stands already registered at Police Station Litter and further investigation is under process, spokesman added.
