Excelsior Correspondent
SHOPIAN, Oct 16: Security forces today apprehended a hybrid militant in South Kashmir’s Shopian district.
An official said that the arrest took place during a joint operation conducted this evening.
He said the operation involved the Shopian Police, Army’s 34 RR, SOG PC Imamsahib, and 178 Bn CRPF, who established a naka and conducted patrolling in the villages of Manihal, Aloora and DK Pora.
“During the naka checking at Manihal Crossing, the police observed suspicious movement of an individual approaching the naka point on foot,” he said.
He said that upon realizing the presence of the police party and security forces, the suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended by the alert naka party using tactful strategies.
He has been identified as Bilal Ahmad Shah, son of Miraq Shah and a resident of Vessu Qazigund.
During the subsequent search, the security forces discovered several incriminating materials in his possession.
These included one pistol, a magazine, 14 live rounds of ammunition, a mobile phone, and his Aadhar card.
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