Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, July 2 : Security forces today arrested a militant associate of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT)/TRF outfit, along with arms and ammunition in Baramulla district.
“Police along with Army’s 46 RR, arrested a militant associate linked with banned militant outfit LeT/TRF and recovered incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition from his possession at Eco Park Crossing, Baramulla,” a police spokesman said here.
“Acting on a specific input about militant movement in the Eco Park Crossing area, a joint patrol was conducted by Baramulla Police and Army’s 46 RR. During the patrol, a suspicious person was observed approaching the team on foot. When the suspect saw the police and security forces, he attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended by the alert patrol team,” the spokesman said.
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“Preliminary questioning identified the suspect as Shakir Ahmad Lone, son of Ab Rashid, a resident of Dangerpora Sheeri. From his personal search and disclosure, recoveries including a pistol, a magazine, 8 pistol rounds and 3 hand grenades, were made,” he added.
“The accused also revealed that he is in touch with a Pakistan based militant handler and was planning to carry out a militant attack in Baramulla town.”
“A case under Sections UA(P) Activities and the Arms Act has been registered at Police Station Baramulla, and an investigation is underway.”
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