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| 3 arrested Hizbul terrorists were looking for soft targets: Police | | |
Early Times Report
Jammu, Feb 18: Timely action of Kulgam Police averted another attempt of the terrorists to execute targeted killing on the auspicious occasion of the Maha Shivratri.
Three terrorists, moving on a bike, were looking for a soft target because they have received directions from across the border to execute targeted killings.
Three terrorists of the Pakistan-sponsored proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen were arrested by the police in South Kashmir Kulgam district.
According to police, in a major success in curbing terror activities and safeguarding the public from these miscreants, police parties of police station Behibagh arrested three terrorists of the banned terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen and recovered live arms and ammunition from their possession.
According to the police spokesman, based on credible input regarding anti-national elements carrying illegal arms and ammunition with them moving in a vehicle, Kulgam police established a specific Naka at Daderkoot, Alamganj Crossing.
A motorcycle bearing registration number JK22-8034 was intercepted by the police parties. During searches by the cops, arms, and ammunition were recovered from those who were riding on the bike. One pistol, two pistol magazines, and 13 live pistol rounds were recovered from their possession. All three persons were detained and after sustained interrogation, a preliminary investigation reveals that they are involved in terror crimes.
Identities of the arrested terrorists have been ascertained as Mohammad Abbas Wagay son of Mohammad Ramzan Wagay of Wuyan, Imamsahab, Gowhar Shafi Mir son of Mohammad Shafi Mir of DK Pora Shopian and Nisar Rehman Sheikh son of Abdul Rahman Sheikh of DK Pora Shopian, he said.
According to sources, arrested terrorists during the preliminary investigation revealed that they were assigned the job to execute selective killings in south Kashmir. “They were looking for a soft target as a pistol was provided to them to accomplish this nefarious task”, a source said.
In this regard case with FIR No 05/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Behibagh further investigation into the matter has been taken up. |
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