New Delhi: Two militant associates of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (TRF) were arrested at Kunzer in North Kashmir's Baramulla district for allegedly possessing arms and ammunition, an official release from Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Tuesday, as per ANI.
According to the press release, the police recovered a large number of arms and ammunition which included two AK 47 Magazines- 2 No’s, 15 AK 47 rounds, and 20 Blank posters of banned LeT (TRF).
The forces of Baramulla Police and 176 Battalion CRPF jointly launched a search operation in Monchkhud village of Kunzer following specific information regarding the presence of terrorists.
During the search, two suspected persons were apprehended and identified as Khurshid Ahmad Khan, and Reyaz Ahmad Khan- both residents of Zandpal Kunzer.
During questioning, both suspects revealed that they work as terrorist associates with the banned terrorist outfit LeT (TRF). The two were taken into custody immediately.
The police also revealed that the terrorist associates obtained this illegal ammunition with the intent to carry out terrorist activities in Kunzer and adjacent areas.
As per the release, a case under sections of the Arms and UA (P) Act stands registered in Police station Kunzer and an investigation is set in motion.
Meanwhile, in Srinagar, the Jammu and Kashmir police along with the Indian Army held joint security meetings in the wake of Holi festival celebrations to curb any terrorist-related incident in Uri and Rampur sectors.
The officials said that they have received various inputs of "nefarious activities" being planned by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in Kashmir Valley pre-Holi festival celebrations.
Regular day and night patrols were sent out in the villages of Bandi, Lagama and Machikrand to meet minority pocket heads and ensured their safety.
Frequent interactions with locals were carried out to gain real-time inputs. Joint forces have sensitised NH1A to deny any IED-related incidents.
(With inputs from ANI)