Srinagar- Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a militant associate of Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) in Sopore town of Baramulla district.
Acting on specific information, a joint MVCP was established by Police & Army’s 52RR at Hygam near the railway crossing bridge, a police spokesperson said. During search, he said, one suspect was intercepted; who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully
“During search, Incriminating materials and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession,” he said.
The police identified him as Farooq Ahmad Wani of Wagoob, Hygam.
During preliminary investigation, the spokesperson said, it came to fore that he was working as a militant associate for JeM and was in a constant search of an opportunity to “carry out terror attacks” on security forces and civilians including outside employees.
“Accordingly, a case FIR No. 40/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo and further investigation has been initiated,” he added.
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