SRINAGAR – Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested Hayat Ahmad Bhat, who police believes to be the brain behind the protest in Soura on the outskirts of the city immediately after the Centre withdrew the state’s special status in August.
Terming it an important development, the police said a swift operation was launched by a team led by a deputy superintendent of police in the Anchar area on the outskirts of the city to nab Bhat.
After being nabbed, he was interrogated as he is alleged to be the “brain behind” the violent protest in the area, which has remained out of bounds for security forces since August 5.
The police alleged that Bhat was “instrumental” in mobilising people in and around Jenab Sahib Soura on Srinagar-Leh highway.
On August 6 and 7, protests in the area was highlighted by the international media leading to a stricter restrictions in and around.
The police have registered three fresh cases against him this year at Soura police station for his involvement in “subversive” activities.
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