Police arrests Hybrid terrorist of LeT in Bla
Baramulla: Police alongwith security forces have arrested a hybrid terrorist of proscribed terror outfit LeT in Baramulla and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession, police spokesman said
The police handout reads that on a specific information regarding movement of terrorists in Kreeri area, Police alongwith Army (29RR) established a joint checkpoint in the said area.
“During checking, one hybrid terrorist identified as Mohd Iqbal Bhat son of Gulzar Ahmad Bhat resident of Tilgam Payeen, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT was arrested. On his personal search, arms & ammunition including 01 Pistol, 01 Pistol magazine, 7 Pistol rounds was recovered from his possession,” it reads.
Preliminary investigation have revealed that the accused was involved in providing logistics support for terrorist activities and was in touch with Pakistani terrorist Saifullah and Abu Zarar.
“The successful apprehension of the hybrid terrorist has evaded major terror plots and busted the module responsible for various recent attacks on PRI members and non-locals,” it reads.
Moreover, the arrested terrorist was also actively involved in providing chemicals and other materials for carrying out an IED attack on National Highway between Narbal and Renji, it reads.
“Interrogation of the apprehended terrorist is likely to give further inputs for future counter terrorism operations,” the police hand out reads.
In this connection, a case under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation has been initiated, it reads.
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