Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir): Jammu and Kashmir Police in a joint operation with security forces on Thursday arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist from Sopore and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.
Acting on specific information regarding the movement of terrorists, Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Indian Army (52RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (177 BN) launched a joint cordon and search operation near Peth Seer railway station.
During the search, J-K Police said one suspected person was intercepted who tried to flee from the spot but was arrested tactfully by the joint party. According to police, the man was identified as Umer Bashir Bhat, a resident of Manz Seer linked with the proscribed terror outfit LeT.
During the search, a hand grenade, pistol, pistol magazine, 15 pistol live rounds and a mobile phone alongwith SIM card were recovered from his possession. Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law was registered at Tarzoo police station. Further investigation is underway.
Earlier on January 30, four terrorist associates linked with terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba were arrested in the Hafoo Nageenpora forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora. The police along with security forces busted a terrorist hideout in the forests and recovered incriminating materials. The police have registered a case in the matter.
Prior to that, in the same month, the security forces neutralized two terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba in an encounter in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorists were identified as Sahid Rashid Sheikh and Arbaz Ah Mir. The security forces also recovered one AK series rifle, one pistol and other indiscriminating material after the search of the area. (ANI)
