Anantnag, Aug 27 (KB): Anantnag Police, in coordination with the Army and CRPF, apprehended three militants associates, delivering a significant blow to militancy in the district.
“A substantial cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered during the operation. The arrests were made during a joint naka check at Wopzan Trijunction, where security forces detained the individuals,” said a police spokesperson in a handout issued to the news agency—Kashmir Bulletin (KB).
He added that the individuals were identified as Umaiq Mushtaq Zargar, S/O Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar, R/O Karewa Colony Bijbehara; Ishfaq Ahmad Dar, S/O Mohd Yaqoob Dar, R/O Dar Mohalla Arwani; and Shahid Ahmad Gadhanji, S/O Sonaullah Gadhanji, R/O Dar Mohalla Arwani.
Moreover, items were seized from the suspects, including a pistol, 2 pistol magazines, 23 pistol rounds, and 2 grenades, while preliminary investigations indicate that the trio was planning subversive activities in and around Anantnag district under the instructions of LeT handlers.
“A case has been registered at PS Bijbehara under FIR No. 172/2024 U/S 7/27 Arms Act, 13, 18, 23, 39 UAPA Act. Further investigations are ongoing. This joint operation underscores the relentless efforts of the security forces in combating terrorism and ensuring the safety of the public,” reads the handout further.—(KB)
