Srinagar, Feb 24 (GNS): Three active militants of Lashker-e-Toiba, two of them hybrid, were arrested from Budgam and Baramulla district, police said on Thursday.
“Acting on specific information about presence of (militants) in Aarath area of Budgam, Police along with 2RR arrested an active (militant) of LeT identified as Yasir Mushtaq son of Mushtaq Ahmed and a (militant) associate identified as Irfan Bashir son of Bashir Ahmed Dar, both residents of Allahpora Budgam,” a police spokesperson said in a statement issued to GNS. He said one Chinese grenade, an AK Magazine and 30 AK rounds were recovered from their possession.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested (militant) had joined (militant) folds recently and the arrested associate was providing the logistic support to him,” he said, adding, “Accordingly, a Case vide FIR No. 44/2022 under relevant sections of laws has been registered at Police station Budgam and further investigation into the matter is in progress.”
Moreover, he said, Police in Baramulla along with 32RR arrested two hybrid militants identified as Muzamil Ahmad son of Mohammad Ramzan Sheikh and Mohammad Yaseen son of Ghulam Nabi Sofi both residents of Chakloo Baramulla. As per police records, the duo was missing since 16 February 2022, he said. “On their disclosure, 02 Chinese Pistols, 02 Magazines and 12 Pistol rounds were recovered,” police said, adding, “Preliminary investigation revealed that, the arrested duo was in close contact with handlers of LeT across the border and on their directions they left their homes on 16/02/2022 to join LeT,” he said, adding, “It was also revealed that they were tasked to carry out attack on Police/SF and soft targets in coming days.”
Accordingly, he said, a case (FIR No. 31/2022) under the relevant sections of law has been registered in PS Baramulla and investigation is in progress. “Their involvement in other terror acts is also being investigated.” (GNs)
