Says Arms And Ammunition Recovered in Awantipora
Srinagar, Nov 28: Police on Monday said that in a major break-through against militants infrastructure in Kashmir Valley, Sopore Police alongwith 22 RR busted AGuH module by arresting AGuH Handler of North Kashmir, 4 OGWs cum militant associates in Sopore. Besides that police claimed that Incriminating materials, a huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession, thereby giving a huge setback to the organisation operatives and thus averting a major tragedy. Besides, arms & ammunition was recovered in South Kashmir’s Awantipora.
Police busts AGuH militant module in Sopore
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In a handout to GNS, the police said that upon an information by a sister agency regarding movement of the main militant handler, Sopore Police alongwith 22RR established an MVCP grid in Sopore. During MVCP 02 individuals identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat (Main Handler) of Chanapora, Srinagar and Ishfaq Ahmed Shah resident of Budgam were arrested. Incriminating material, arms and ammunition including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 3 Grenades was recovered from their possession.
The police spokesman further stated that on further interrogation and development of the information, 02 more militant associates identified as Abdul Majeed Kumar resident of Bernate, Boniyar and Abdul Rashid Kumar resident of Pattan were also arrested. Incriminating material including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 11 Grenades were recovered from their possession.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the busted militant module of AGuH was being handled by Ahsaan Dar and one individual named Chaudhary from across the border (PoK). The module was instructed to ensure continuous supply of arms & ammunition in Kashmir Valley for conducting attacks on outsiders, civilians and Security Forces to instill fear in the minds of the general public. The timely and effective action by Sopore police and 22RR by busting the militant module have resulted in averting a possible major tragedy.
Meanwhile in Awantipora, Police along with 42 RR and CRPF recovered arms & ammunition including 202 AK rounds, 03 detonators, 7.62 mm 26 rounds, 02 rounds of Insas wrapped in Polyethene hidden under boulders at Bund Lalgam area of Awantipora, reads the statement.
