Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 2: Security forces arrested a militant associate of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Shopian and recovered arms and ammunition from his possession.
A Police spokesman said that based on specific input regarding the presence of militants in Daramdora Keegam Shopian, a joint team of police along with Army (44RR) and CRPF (14Bn) launched a cordon and search operation in the area.
“During search, one militant associate of LeT was arrested. He has been identified as Tanveer Ahmad Wani son of Bashir Ahmad Wani resident of Daramdora Shopian,” Police said.
The spokesman said that incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including one AK series rifle, one Magazine and 10 rounds were recovered from his possession.
A case (FIR No.65/2023 under relevant sections of law) has been registered in Police Station Shopian and further investigation has been initiated.
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