Srinagar, 07 April (KB): Police on Thursday said that they have apprehended Militant associate of LeT from Dilipora Kreeri Baramulla, officials said.
Police spokesperson as per a statement issued to Kashmir Bulletin–(KB) said that today on 07th April, joint forces received specific information through reliable sources regarding movement of militants in the general area of Dolipora Kreeri. Reacting on the information joint parties of Baramulla Police, Army 29 RR and 2nd Bn SSB established an MVCP at Dolipora Morh.
The spokesperson further said that; One suspicious person, who was coming towards Dolipora, upon seeing the MVCP party tried to flee from the spot was apprehended after a brief chase.
As per officials, he was identified as Iqbal Mir S/O Gh Nabi Mir R/O Mungam Wagoora. During search of the individual, arms & ammunition were recovered from his possession which includes 01 – AK magazine, 20 – live rounds of AK, 02 – UBGL grenades and 02 – detonators which were being carried in a bag.
Moreover, during preliminary investigation, it was found that he is a close associate of an active militant Hilal Sheikh @Hanzulla R/O Shrakwara Kreeri affiliated with banned militants organization LeT & he is also in contact with a Pakistani militant Usman.
He also said that, case under sections of Indian Arms Act and UA (P) Act stands registered against him in Police Station Kreeri and investigation has been set in motion. A major militants plot has been avoided due to the apprehension of this militants associate. (Kashmir Bulletin–KB)
