Jammu and Kashmir news: Indian Army in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two active terrorists linked with proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Baramulla, informed the police officials on Friday (June 10).
"Acting promptly on specific information, Police along with Army arrested 2 active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT identified as Irshad Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Rehman Mir (a categorized terrorist) and Zahid Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad, both residents of Nehalpora Pattan area of Baramulla," stated an official release.
Speaking to media today, Baramulla SSP said, "2 recent joiners of LeT, were arrested. We prevented them from carrying out attacks against local leaders, minority community. 2 pistols, 18 live rounds, 3 magazine pistols were recovered. We've found handlers active not just in North but also South Kashmir."
Incriminating materials, arms of ammunition including 2 Chinese Pistols, 18 live rounds of cartridges and 3 magazines were recovered from their possession.
The police registered a case under relevant sections of law.
Further investigations in the matter are underway.
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