Srinagar, Mar 23: Police alongwith security forces in Srinagar today busted a terror module linked to proscribed terror outfit JeM by arresting four terrorist associates.
According to a statement, issued, acting on a specific information, a joint Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) comprising of Srinagar Police, 50 RR, Valley QRT and 29Bn CRPF was established in Kenihama area of Nowgam today.
The statement reads that during checking, a vehicle was intercepted and four terror associates identified as Md Yaseen Bhat, Sheraz Ahmad Rather, Gulam Hassan Khandey—all from Lcchnambal Zafran Colony and Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat of Pampore who were onboard the vehicle were apprehended.
“Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including 01 AK 56 rifle with 3 magazines, 75 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm, 01 glock pistol with 2 magazines, 26 rounds of 9 mm and 06 Chinese grenades were recovered from their possession.”
It reads that during preliminary investigation, it was found that the individuals were linked with the proscribed terror outfit JeM.
It added that a case FiR No.31/2024 under section 18, 23, 39 UAPA, 7/25 Arms Act and 120b of the IPC has been registered in Police Station Nowgam and further investigation is in progress.(KNO)