Srinagar: Police alongwith Army busted a grenade throwing module by arresting four terrorist associates/conspirators in Kulgam thereby solving Yaripora grenade attack case in which several civilians were injured, said a police spokesperson.
“Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition have been recovered from their possession,” he said.
“On 24-05-2022, a grenade was hurled at a police party at Main Chowk Yaripora, however, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded in the crowd nearby, in which 13 persons got injured. Accordingly, a case FIR No. 24/2022 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Yaripora and an investigation of the case was set into motion,” the spokesperson said.
“During the course of the investigation, Kulgam Police alongwith Army (1RR), arrested four terrorist associates/conspirators for their involvement in the terror crime case. They have been identified as Nasir Nabi Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, Mohd Abass Dar son of Abdul Ghani Dar, both residents of Gundchahal, Frisal, Aaqib Majid Ganie son of Abdul Majid Ganie resident of Badroo, Yaripora, and Zahid Ali Bhat son of Ali Mohd Bhat resident of Kokergund, Yaripora,” he said.
“Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including a pistol, 02 pistol magazines, 14 pistol rounds, and a hand grenade were recovered from their possession. An investigation of the case is going on,” he added.
