Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 28: Security forces today busted a militant module by arresting four associates and conspirators who were behind a grenade incident in Kulgam district last year that had wounded 13 civilians.
A police spokesman said that police, along with Army’s 1-Rashtriya Rifles arrested four militant associates and conspirators in the case.
Police said that the module was busted during the investigation of last year’s case of a grenade attack in Yaripora area of Kulgam in which 13 persons were injured.
“On May 5, 2022, a grenade was hurled on a police party at main chowk Yaripora. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded in the crowd nearby in which 13 persons got injured,” he said.
Police identified the four as Nasir Nabi Dar, Aaqib Majid Ganie, Mohammad Abass Dar and Zahid Ali Bhat, all from Kulgam district.
Police recovered some incriminating material including one pistol, two pistol magazines, one hand grenade and 14 rounds from their possession.
“A case under relevant Sections of law was registered in Police Station Yaripora and investigation was set into motion,” police added.
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