Security forces on Monday arrested a terrorist associate of proscribed outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad from Pulwama district of J&K, the police said.

“Based on specific information regarding the presence of terrorists of JeM in Larow Jagir village in Tral area, police along with 42 Rashtriya Rifles and 180 Battalion CRPF launched a search operation there. During the search, a terrorist associate identified as Muzamil Qadir Bhat was arrested,” a police spokesperson said.

Incriminating material was recovered from his possession. A hand grenade that Bhat had concealed in the compound of his house was also recovered, he said.

A probe revealed that he was in contact with JeM commanders. — PTI

Courtesy: Daily Tribune : 01st March 2021