Police alongwith security forces have arrested two terrorist associates linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT in Sumlar area of Bandipora and recovered incriminating materials and 02 Chinese grenades from their possession.

A Police spokesperson said that acting on specific information regarding movement of terrorist associates, Police alongwith Army (14RR) & CRPF (3rdBN) at a checkpoint established at Sumlar near Fisheries Farm Bandipora intercepted two suspected persons identified as Abrar Ahmad Wani @Abu Qadir and Danish Pervaiz, both residents of Sumlar Bandipora. During checking, 02 Chinese grenades & other incriminating materials have been recovered from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 40/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bandipora and further investigation has been initiated.