| 2 hybrid ultras arrested, 15 pistols recovered | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 23: In a major success, two local hybrid militants of the Resistance Front, a shadow group of Lashkar-e-Taiba were arrested in Srinagar with 15 pistols, 30 magazines, 300 rounds and a silencer, police said on Monday.
Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Monday morning termed the arrest and recovery of arms and ammunition as a “major success” for the police.
Police said the seized small weapons were sent by Pakistan based handlers and were to be used for targeted killings of civilians and security personnel in Srinagar city.
Giving details about the operation, police said two “hybrid” militants of LeT/TRF were arrested during a cordon and a search operation (CASO) at Chanapora in Srinagar.
The two have been identified by police as Aamir Mushtaq Ganai alias Mussa, a resident of Khan Colony Chanpora and Ajlan Altaf Bhat of Butpora Chanpora.
Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 15 pistols, 30 magazines, 300 rounds and a silencer were recovered, police in Srinagar said.
A case has been registered in Chanpora Police station under relevant sections of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Arms Act and Indian Penal Code(IPC).
Police said initial investigations reveal that these weapons were sent by Pakistan based handlers of LeT/TRF.
“And they were to be used for targeting killings of civilians and security personnel in Srinagar city. The arrested duo were to distribute these pistols to other terrorists in Srinagar,” a statement by Srinagar police said. “ Further Investigation of the case is in full swing to unearthen whole conspiracy.”
Meanwhile, an overground worker was arrested by joint forces in Kupwara district in a joint operation, police said on Monday.
Muzafar Ahmad Khan, a resident of Rang Warnow Lolab, was arrested by Police and Army’s 28 RR. |
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