Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police along with security forces have arrested three hybrid terrorists of proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tobia( LeT ) in Sopore. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition and cash was recovered from their possession.
Acting on specific information regarding movement of terrorists, a special checkpoint was established by Police, 22RR & 179Bn CRPF near Sunwani bridge Wadoora Bala. During checking, the joint party intercepted three persons coming from Wadoora Bala towards Sunwani Bridge who on seeing joint naka party tried to escape from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. They have been identified as Tufail Majid Mir son of Ab Majeed Mir resident of Brathkalan, Owais Ahmed Mir son of Gh Hassan Mir resident of Brathkalan and Shabir Ahmed Wagay son of Nazir Ahmed resident of Warpora.
Incriminating materials of prescribed terror outfit LeT, arms and ammunition including 3 pistols, 3 pistol magazines, 22 pistol rounds, 1 grenade and cash amounting to Rs.79,800 were recovered from their possession.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested persons are hybrid terrorists of proscribed terrorist organization LeT and were in constant search of an opportunity to carry out attacks on security forces as well as civilians.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bomai and investigation has been initiated.
Our Citizen Reporter,
Venkata T Reddy
