Srinagar: Security forces have arrested a terrorist associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, police said on Wednesday.
“Police along with security forces arrested a terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession in Baramulla,” a police spokesperson said.
The arrest was made at checkpoint Ushkara in Baramulla set up on Tuesday by security forces following information about possible movement of terrorists in the area, the spokesperson said.
“During naka checking suspicious movement of one person coming towards naka point by foot was observed. While seeing police party and security forces, the suspect person tried to flee from the spot but alert naka party apprehended him tactfully,” he said.
The individual was identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Hamid Bhat, a resident of Ushkara.
Two hand-grenades and Rs 40,000 cash were recovered from his possession, according to police. A case has been registered in this regard for further investigation, police said.
Hideout busted in Bhaderwah
Bhaderwah: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout during their search operation in Bhaderwah, officials said on Wednesday. Three pistols, beside other explosive material, have been seized from the hideout, they said.
The search operation is being conducted by 4 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operation Group in Seoj meadow, located on the base of Kailash glacier at a height 12,900 ft above sea level.
“The recoveries were made from Dev chand ki Gwari in Seoj meadow by the SOG Bhaderwah along with troops of 4 Rashtriya Rifles,” said Abdul Qayoom SSP Doda.
“The joint operation which started on Tuesday morning in the vast Seoj meadow has not been called off yet, as the search operation is still going on,” SSP added.
The recoveries from the hideout include three automatic J15005419 Chinese pistols, nine magazines and 79 live rounds.
