Srinagar, 05 May (CNI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have arrested two militant associates of Jash-e-Mohammad outfit in South Kashmir’s Awantipora.
As per the statement, a copy of which lies with Current News of India (CNI) reads that based on a specific input, an operation was carried out on 04/05/23 by joint parties of J&K police, 42 RR, 03 RR & 180 Bn CRPF leading to arrest of 02 militant associates namely Bashir Ahmad and Gulzar Ahmad residents of Tral Awantipora.On whose disclosure, the following recoveries were made, one AK-56, one AK Magazine, 55 AK live Rounds, 4 Pistol, 6 Pistol Magazines, 24 Pistol live.
In this regard, a case FIR U/S of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act and Arms Act stands registered in Police Station Tral and investigation taken up.
The timely arrest with arms and ammunition has averted militant attacks like targeted killings in Awantipora/ adjoining areas, as well as avoided the nefarious designs of JeM to recruit young boys for their illegal/Unlawful Activities, the statement reads.(CNI)
