Truck Carrying AK-47 Rifles Intercepted By J&K Police Near Punjab Border; 3 JeM Terrorists Arrested

‘A truck carrying arms and ammunition has been recovered in Kathua,’ Kathua Senior Superintendent of Police said.

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New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested three terrorists on Thursday and intercepted a truck carrying AK 47 rifles, foiling a major terror plot in the valley. ‘A truck carrying arms and ammunition has been recovered in Kathua,’ Senior Superintendent of Police Sridhar Patil said. 4 AK-56, and 2 AK-47, 6 magazines and 180 live rounds have been recovered, he said. "Three people have been arrested, interrogation is underway, the three are affiliated to Jaish-e-Mohammed," he said. The truck was on its way to Kashmir from Amritsar in Punjab. Investigations are going on to find out who the arms were supposed to be delivered.

SSP Kathua: A truck carrying arms and ammunition has been recovered in Kathua, more details are awaited. #JammuAndKashmir https://t.co/LRfKQi3c3P pic.twitter.com/nvVTi2AcPg

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As per the information on the number plate of the truck, it was registered under the name of Suhil Latoo. The driver of the truck, was one Javid Dar, a resident of Pulwama. Watch report: (More details awaited)