SRINAGAR: Three LeT associates were arrested along with arms and ammunition in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, police said.
“JK Police along with Army in Baramulla busted a terror module by arresting three militant associates linked with LeT. Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition have also been recovered from their possession,” a police spokesperson in a statement said.
“During joint patrolling and area domination exercise in Churunda Uri, a joint team of Baramulla Police & Army (16 SIKHLI) noticed a suspicious person who attempted to flee upon spotting the patrolling party. However, the suspect was apprehended tactfully. He has been identified as Showkat Ali Awan son of Abdul Karim Awan resident of Churunda Uri,” he added.
The spokesman further said that during the search, two grenades were recovered from his possession. “Subsequently, he was shifted to the police station where he was put under sustained questioning. During questioning, he disclosed the names of his accomplices as Ahmad Din son of Shukur Din & Mohammad Sadeeq Khatana son of Umer Din, both residents of Churunda Uri, who were subsequently arrested. On their disclosure, 02 grenades, 01 Chinese Pistol, 1 Pistol Magazine, 4 live rounds & other incriminating materials were recovered.”
The arrested militant associates were involved in cross-border smuggling of arms & ammunition.“Accordingly, police said that a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Uri and investigation has been initiated.”
