SRINAGAR: Army today said the top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander arrested from Baramulla district was involved in the attack on an army convoy on June 24 that left eight soldiers dead and several others injured.
Chief Coordinator of the militant outfit Manzoor Ahmad Khan alias Shams Bhai was arrested from Pattan area of Baramulla district, 30 kms from here, last night during a joint operation by Army and police.
“The investigation has revealed the involvement of LeT terrorist in the attack on army convoy in Hyderpora, recent incidents of agitation, instigating protests and burning of Government property,” an army official said.
Khan was instrumental in managing the finances of the Lashkar and had even threatened panches and sarpanches in his area of operation, he said.
A pistol and four mobile phones were recovered from him, he added.
Khan is believed to have been active since 1990 and was acting as the chief coordinator of LeT.
Meanwhile, General officer Commanding of 15 Corps Lt Gen Gurmit Singh has commended the Army and police for Khan’s arrest. (AGENCIES)
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