Terrorists hideout busted in Awantipora, 4 terrorist associates arrested
Srinagar: Police along with security forces have busted a hideout in Awantipora and arrested four terrorist associates linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT, a police spokesman said on Monday.
The spokesman said that Police along with Army (42RR) and CRPF 180Bn launched a cordon and search operation at Hafoo Nigeenpora forests.
“During the search, a hideout used by terrorists was busted and subsequently destroyed. Incriminating materials and other items were recovered from the hideout,” he said.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 10/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered in PS Tral and investigation was initiated, he said.
“During the preliminary investigation, so far four terrorist associates linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT have been arrested,” the spokesman said.
The police have identified them as Arif Bashir Bhat son of Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Mohsin Ahmad lone son of Assadullah Lone, Manzoor Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Mohiudin Wani and Irshad Ahmad Ahangar son of Abdul Gaffar Ahangar, all residents of Reshipora.
“They were involved in providing logistic support to active terrorists of LeT in the area. The investigation of the case is going on and more arrests are expected,” the spokesman said.
