Handwara 30 October (KNB): Handwara Police along with 21RR and 92Bn CRPF have caught two LeT Militant Associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
Officials said that on basis of specific information regarding the movement of ANEs, Handwara Police along with 21RR and 92 Bn. CRPF established Nakas (checkpoints) at different locations in the town and started searching of Vehicles and pedestrians.
Officials said that during search/checking at Chinar Park Handwara, two persons riding on a bike bearing Regd. No. JK09B/1827 were acting in a suspicious manner and on noticing the search party tried to escape from the spot but were chased and apprehended by the forces.
The apprehended persons on preliminary questioning disclosed their identity Liyakat Ahmad Mir s/o Ab Ahad Mir and Aqib Rashid Mir S/o Ab Rashid Mir, both residents of Hyen Trehgam Kupwara, officials stated.
Further stated that upon searching the duo, arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
During the questioning the duo revealed that they are working with Terror outfit LeT as associates and were going to distribute the arms and ammunition among the militants in South Kashmir, officials said.
Officials confirmed that Case FIR No. 363/2020 U/s 7/25 I.A.Act, 13,18,20 and 38 UA (P) Act has been registered in Police Station Handwara and further investigation into the matter has been initiated. (KNB)