Kupwara Police received a specific input that two JeM terrorists belonging to Sopore area are likely to visit Kupwara to conduct terrorist activities and recruit youth in their ranks. Acting upon the said input, Kupwara Police and Army 47 RR established nakas at different locations in the district and intercepted a car Eon bearing registration no. JK05G-0872 near FCI Godown at Drugmullah, Kupwara.

Following two terrorists namely,

1) Waseem Irshad Gabroo s/o Irshad Ahmed Gabroo
R/o Takiyabal, Arampora, Sopore.
Age 23 yrs

2) Mehraraj Ud Din Wani
S/o Ghulam Din Wani
R/o Badshah Masjid, Sopore. Age 21 yrs were apprehended from the car.

Upon a thorough search of the vehicle, following incriminating material was recovered from them.

1) AK 47..........01
2) AK mag......01
3) Grenades....02
4) AK rounds....30
5) Cash.........INR 7 Lacs.

In this regard FIR no. 233 u/s Indian Arms 7/25 Act, and Ss. 13,18, 19, 39 UAPA has been registered at PS Kupwara and investigation set into motion.