SRINAGAR: JK Police on Friday said that they along with Army busted the gang behind the Yaripora grenade attack case in which several civilians were injured and arrested four militant associates/conspirators in south Kashmir’s Kulgam.
In a statement, a police spokesman said the police said, “ On 24th May 2022, a grenade was hurled on 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.
“During the course of the investigation, Kulgam Police along with Army (1RR), arrested four militant 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,” police spokesman further said.
Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including a pistol, 02 pistol magazines, 14 pistol rounds and a hand grenade were recovered from their possession. Investigation of the case is going on, reads the statement. (GNS)
