Baramulla 19 Dec(KNB): Baramulla Police and Army 32 RR on Monday arrested Militant associate of LeT outfit and recovered recovered arms and ammunition.
According to statement issued to news agency Kashmir News Bureau-KNB that based on a specific input, an operation was carried out on 18.12.22 by joint parties of police and 32 RR, leading to arrest of one terrorist associate viz. Mohd. Ishaq Lone s/o Bashir Ahmed Lone, r/o Village Nadihal, PS Panzalla, PD Sopore from village Chakloo Baramulla.
On his disclosure, the following recoveries were made from near Chakloo Ziyarat, Village Chakloo Canister IED, Pistol –
Pistol Magazine, Pistol, 18 Rounds , Electric Wire 8 meters
In this regard, a case FIR u/s of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act and Arms Act has been registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation taken up.
The timely arrest with arms, ammunitions and explosive material has averted major terrorist attacks like targeted killings in Baramulla/ adjoining areas, targeted attacks on convoy vehicles of SFs and has saved the precious lives of innocent civilians, statement added. (KNB).