May 27: Police have arrested a terrorist associate of proscribed terror outfit LeT along with a grenade in northern Baramulla district, officials said today.
“On specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in village Nagbal Chandoosa, a joint MVCP was established by Police & Army (52RR) at Shranz Crossing Nagbal Chandoosa. During checking, one suspected person who was coming from Shrunz towards Nagbal Chandoosa tried to flee after noticing a joint naka party but was apprehended tactfully,” said a police spokesman, in a statement.
He has been identified as Mohd Ashraf Mir son of Mohd Shafi Mir resident of Laridoora Chandoosa. During the search, one grenade was recovered from his possession.
The arrestee is a surrendered terrorist, said the spokesman.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections law has been registered at Police Station Chandoosa and investigation has been initiated.