Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 17: Security forces in North Kashmir’s Sopore area today arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba militant outfit.
A police spokesman said that a joint naka was established at Sher Colony Tarzoo by Sopore Police and 52 RR of Army today and during the checking, a suspicious movement of two persons coming from Ningli towards Sher Colony by foot was observed.
“While seeing police party and security forces, the duo tried to flee from the spot but alert naka party apprehended them tactfully,” the spokesman said.
They have been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Rashid Bhat and Tanveer Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Mohammad Lone, both the residents of Darnambal Tarzoo.
“From the possession of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Rashid Bhat, two grenades were recovered and from the possession of Tanveer Ahmad Lone 8 rounds of pistol were recovered,” he said.
The spokesman said that both the persons are OGWs of the LeT. “In this regard , case FIR No. 78/2023 U/S 7/25 A Act, 18, 23, 39 ULA (P) stands registered and investigation set into motion,” the spokesman added.
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