Srinagar: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested three militant associates linked with “LeT/TRF” along with arms and ammunition.
“Acting on specific information, a special joint checkpoint was established by Police, (army’s) 24RR and 115 batallion CRPF at Shuhama area of Ganderbal,” police said in a statement issued here to GNS. “During checking, movement of three suspects was spotted and they were intercepted by the joint forces,” he said.
They have been identified as Faisal Manzoor son of Manzoor Ahmad Lone of Braripora Shopian, Azhar Yaqoob son of Mohammad Yaqoob Ganie of Zaipora Shopian and Nasir Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Ayoub Dar of Begam Kulgam.
“On their personal search, incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including two Chinese Pistols, three Pistol Magazines, 15 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and three mobile phones were recovered from their possession,” he said. Subsequently, he said, they were arrested and shifted to police station.
“During preliminary investigation it was revealed that the trio was working as (militant) associates of LeT/TRF and were involved in providing shelter, logistic support and transportation of arms/ammunition to the active (militants) across the district.”
Besides, he said, they were also involved in various militant related activities in the district.
“In this regard, a case vide FIR No 07/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Ganderbal and further investigation is in progress.” (GNS)
