Allegedly provided ultras with logistical support

Six militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were arrested from Sopore and Bandipora areas of J&K this week and arms and ammunition were seized from them, the police said on Saturday.

Three of them were arrested on Tuesday at a checkpoint in Bomai area of Sopore in Baramulla district, a police spokesperson said. Security forces deployed at Chinar crossing apprehended them when they tried to flee when asked to stop. They have been identified as Arafat Majeed Dar, a resident of Harwan in Sopore, and Tauseef Ahmed Dar and Momin Nazir Khan, both residents of Arampora, Sopore. Khan resides in Natipora, Srinagar, said the spokesperson.

Two pistols, two magazines, 13 pistol rounds and a hand grenade were seized. According to preliminary investigation, the accused were engaged in providing logistical and other material support to terrorists.

In another incident, the police in Bandipora arrested Ghulam Mohammad and Irshad Hussain of Ashtangoo, Bandipora, and Ashiq Hussain of Sopore, alleged associates of the LeT acting on intelligence gathered about their movement. Arms and ammunition were seized. The police said the accused were providing terrorists with logistical and other material support, including mobile phones and SIM cards. Further investigation has been going on, an official added. —

Courtesy: The Tribune India: 15th Jan , 2022