Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 5: Police today arrested three militant associates along with arms and ammunition in Anantnag district.
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A police spokesman said that in a significant move, Anantnag Police, in collaboration with 1 RR of Army and 90 battalion of CRPF, apprehended three militant associates – Dawood Ahmad Dar, son of Nazir Ahmad Dar; Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi, son of Ghulam Ahmad Reshi; and Shahid Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar, all residents of Hassanpora Tavela. They were detained during a joint naka checking operation at Hassanpora Tulkhan Road.
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The police spokesman further stated that during the operation, security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, including, one pistol, one pistol magazine, 8 pistol rounds, one grenade and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
“This joint operation underscores the concerted efforts of the security forces in combating terrorism and ensuring public safety. The apprehension of these terrorist associates and the seizure of arms and ammunition will significantly disrupt the malicious plans of anti-national elements in the district,” he said.
“In this regard, Case FIR No. 163/2024 U/S 3/4 Explosive Substance Act, 7/25 Arms Act, and 18, 20, 23, 38 UA(P) Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara, and an investigation is underway,” read the statement.
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