The terror group was believed to be an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The group was being handled from Pakistan by a handler known as Baba Hamas.
The case came to light in 2020 after drugs and cash were confiscated from a car intercepted by the Police in Handwara. The case was taken over by the NIA later whose investigation revealed that funds were raised by selling the narcotics which were, in turn, used for terrorism.
The NIA said Jatt, a terrorist of Pakistani origin, was forcibly released in the attack, which was carried out by the two accused, along with others, on orders from their Pakistan-based LeT commanders. Jatt was killed in an encounter with security forces later in 2018.
Three dedicated officers from the security forces, including a respected army colonel, lost their lives during a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district in Kashmir.
The police also recovered incriminating materials including three hand grenades and 30 AK-47 live rounds during the operation.
Police seized three explosives, 10 bullets, 25 AK-47 bullets and other equipment related to the incident from the suspects. The arrest was made by a Srinagar police team.
On specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in Baramulla who were likely to carry out terrorist activities, joint forces of Baramulla Police, CRPF & Army placed a Mobile Vehicle Check Posts (MVCP) at Azadgunj Old Town Baramulla.
Jammu and Kashmir: According to the information, the police along with Army (1RR) launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) during the intervening night of March 13 in the area.
Makki regretted the UNSC decision to enlist him without giving fair opportunity to respond to allegations or hearing his point of view.
PFI news: The accused PFI leaders also conspired to establish Islamic rule in India by committing terrorist acts as a part of violent jihad, as per the report.
Karnataka: According to sources, sleuths of the Central Crime Branch's Special Wing in coordination with the Internal Security Division and Intelligence Wing raided a residence following a tip-off over the presence of the suspected terrorist identified as Akthar Hussain Lashkar from Assam.
The encounter in Kupwara began after the forces launched an operation in the Lolab region of North Kashmir.
The police recovered incriminating materials including arms and ammunition from the terrorists.
Three terrorists, including one from Pakistan, were killed in two separate encounters in J&K. Based on information about the movement of terrorists in the Kandi area of Kupwara, a joint special operation was launched by the security forces, a police spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, another encounter is underway in Sirhama area of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, informed police today.
There are three FIRs under the UAPA against Haseena Akhtar, an overground worker (OGW) of the proscribed terror outfit LeT.
The arms, ammunition and explosive recovered during the search operation include three remote controlled IEDs, as many detonators, 3 explosive bottles, one bundle of Cordtex wire, two timers of IEDs, one pistol, two magazines, six grenades and 70 rounds.
The police have also recovered incriminating materials including arms & ammunition.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday addressed a high-level UN Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security by terrorist acts. Recalling the terror threats faced by India over the years, Jaishankar said there must never be any compromise with this evil.
One terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was killed during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said on Friday.
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