Ganderbal, Jan 29, : Police in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal claimed to have arrested three militant associates from South Kashmir and recovered pistols, bullets, and grenades from their possession.
These arrests were made at a checkpoint in Shuhama village of the district by joint forces including police, soldiers from 24 Rashtriya Rifles, and 115 Battalion CRPF.
A police spokesperson identified the arrested militant associates as Faisal Manzoor Lone of Braripora Shopian, Azhar Yaqoob Ganai of Zainpora Shopian and Nasir Ayoub Dar, a resident of Begam Kulgam.
He said two Chinese Pistols, 3 Pistol Magazines,15 rounds of ammunition, and two hand grenades besides three mobile phones were recovered from their possession.
“During preliminary questioning, the trio revealed their affiliation with proscribed outfit LeT/TRF and indulged in various militant-related activities in the district,” police said adding that formal case 7/22 under relevant sections has been registered against them. (KNT)
