STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: Police along with security forces on Saturday arrested a hybrid terrorist of proscribed terror outfit LeT in Baramulla and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.
On a specific information regarding movement of terrorists in Kreeri area, Police along with Army (29RR) established a joint checkpoint in the area.
During checking, one hybrid terrorist identified as Mohd Iqbal Bhat, son of Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, resident of Tilgam Payeen, linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT was arrested. On his personal search, arms and ammunition including 01 Pistol, 01 Pistol magazine, 7 Pistol rounds was recovered from his possession.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was involved in providing logistics support for terror activities and was in touch with Pakistani terrorist Saifullah and Abu Zarar. The capture of the hybrid terrorist has evaded major terror plots and busted the module responsible for various recent attacks on PRI members and non-locals. Moreover, the arrested terrorist was also actively involved in providing chemicals and other materials for carrying out an IED attack on National Highway between Narbal and Renji. Interrogation of the arrested terrorist is likely to give further inputs for future counter terrorism operations.
In this connection, a case under relevant sections of law was registered and investigation has been initiated.
