Pattan, 15 March (CNI): Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a militant associate of the Lashkar-i-Toiba(TRF) outfit along with 71 live rounds of AK-47 at Singhpora Pattan.
As per the statement, Of which a copy lies with Current News of India (CNI), reads that joint forces of Baramulla Police, Army 29 RR and 2 Bn SSB during naka checking at Singhpora Pattan noticed a person wearing Pheran (Gown) coming from Matipora side on seeing the naka party he tried to flee from the spot but the alert party chased him and was apprehended tactfully.
During his personal search, 71 live rounds of AK-47 were recovered, and he was taken into custody immediately, During questioning, he revealed his name as Ali Mohammad Bhat S/O Gh Rasool Bhat R/O Bonichakal Arampora Pattan and is working as a Terrorist Associate with banned Terrorist organisation LeT outfit.
The case under sections of Arms and ULA (P) Act stands registered in Police station Pattan and the investigation is set into motion, the statement adds. (CNI)