STATE TIMES NEWS
SHOPIAN: Police along with security forces arrested one hybrid terrorist and recovered arms and ammunition and other incriminating materials from his possession in Shopian.
As per details, a joint checkpoint was established by Shopian Police, Army (34RR), SOG PC Imamsahib and CRPF (178Bn), besides patrolling in Manihal, Aloora, DK Pora villages. During naka checking at Manihal Crossing, suspicious movement of one person coming towards naka point by foot was observed. While noticing the joint party, the suspected person tried to flee from the spot, but the alert party apprehended him tactfully. He has been identified as Bilal Ahmad Shah son of Miraq Shah resident of Vessu Qazigund.
During his search, 01 Pistol, one magazine, 14 live rounds, a mobile phone and other incriminating materials were recovered from his possession.
During preliminary investigation, he revealed that he has received the arms and ammunition from an active terrorist in order to carry out terrorist attack in District Shopian.
In this regard, a case FIR NO. 54/2023 under sections 7/25 IAA,18,20,23 UA(P) has been registered in PS Imamsahib and investigation has been taken up.
