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Pakistani intruder killed; ultra held in Doda


Date:- 28 Jun 2022


An intruder from Pakistan, who was trying to sneak into this side of the border, was shot dead in RS Pura of Jammu on Monday. In Doda district, a terrorist, carrying arms and ammunition, was arrested. At around 12.10 am, BSF personnel noticed some movement along the border fence. BSF DIG SPS Sandhu, who is also the Jammu PRO of the force, said the intruder was asked to stop, but he continued moving towards the fence. “Left with no option, our troops fired three rounds...” he added.

BSF men searched the area early in the morning and found the body near the fence. “The body was handed over to the police,” he said.

In Doda, security forces arrested a terrorist, Fareed Ahmed, a resident of Koti. A Chinese pistol, two magazines,14 live cartridges and a mobile phone were seized.

A police spokesperson said that amid the heightened security ahead of the Amarnath Yatra beginning June 30, a checkpoint was laid on the outskirts of Doda town where Fareed Ahmed was caught carrying arms and ammunition. The accused was taken into custody. During investigation, it came to light that Fareed received arms and ammunition from a suspect in March and he was tasked with attacking police personnel in Doda, said the police.

An FIR has been lodged at the Doda police station and the matter is being probed. “Initial investigation revealed that the ultra was highly radicalised and had been receiving calls from terror commanders based across the border. He was motivated to work for terror outfits in Kashmir and Doda region,” the spokesperson added.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, visited Yatri Niwas at Bhagwati Nagar in Jammu and reviewed arrangements for the pilgrims. Security forces are alert and have made adequate arrangements, he added.

Pistol, ammunition seized

  • Fareed Ahmed, a resident of Koti village in Doda, was tasked by his handler to target cops in the region, say police officials.
  • Said to he highly radicalised, he was caught carrying a Chinese pistol, two magazines, 14 cartridges and a phone.

Courtesy: The Tribune India :27th June , 2022