Srinagar, Jan 29: Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday claimed to have busted a militant module of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and arrested three militant associated in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, police said.
A police spokesman said that acting on specific information, a special joint checkpoint was established by Police, 24RR and 115Bn CRPF at Shuhama area of Ganderbal.
“During checking, the movement of three suspects was spotted and were intercepted by the joint forces. They have been identified as Faisal Manzoor son of Manzoor Ahmad Lone resident of Braripora Shopian, Azhar Yaqoob son of Mohd Yaqoob Ganie resident of Zaipora Shopian and Nasir Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Ayoub Dar resident of Begam Kulgam.”
On their personal search, incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including two Chinese Pistols, three Pistol Magazines, 15 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and three mobile phones were recovered from their possession, police said, adding that subsequently, they have been arrested and shifted to police station.
“During preliminary investigation it was revealed that the trio was working as militant associates of LeT/TRF and involved in providing shelter, logistic support and transportation of arms/ammunition to the active militants across the district. Besides, they were also involved in various militant related activities in the district.”
In this regard, police said that a case under FIR number 07/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Ganderbal and further investigation is in progress.
