Police, Security forces arrested LeT terrorist associate; arms and ammunition recovered

STATE TIMES NEWS

Sopore Police alongwith SF’s have arrested a terrorist associate of proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.

Acting on specific information regarding movement of terrorist associates, Sopore Police alongwith Army 52RR & CRPF 177 BN launched a joint Cordon and search operation near Railway Station Peth Seer.

During search, one suspected person was intercepted who tried to flee from the spot but was arrested tactfully by the alert joint party. He has been identified as Umer Bashir Bhat S/O Bashir Ahmad resident of Manz Seer linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT.

During search, 01 Hand Grenade, 01 Pistol, 1 Pistol Magazine, 15 Pistol live rounds and a Mobile Phone (Samsung A-13) alongwith Sim card were recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo and further investigation has been initiated, tweets Official Twitter account of Sopore Police