3 terrorist associates arrested along with arms in Anantnag

Srinagar, Aug 05: The joint party of security forces on Monday apprehended three terrorist associates along with arms and ammunition in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
A police spokesman said that in a significant move against Terrorism, Anantnag Police, in collaboration with 1 RR and 90 BN CRPF, arrested 3 terrorist associates.
They have been identified as Dawood Ahmad Dar, S/O Nazir Ahmad Dar; Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi, S/O Ghulam Ahmad Reshi; and Shahid Ahmad Dar, S/O Ghulam Mohammad Dar. All residents of Hassanpora Tavela, were detained during a joint naka checking operation at Hassanpura Tulkhan Road.
“During the operation, security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition from their possession, including one pistol,One pistol magazine, eight pistol rounds, One grenade and One Improvised Explosive Device (IED),” he said.
The spokesman said that the joint operation underscores the concerted efforts of the Security forces in combating terrorism and ensuring public safety.
“The apprehension of these terrorist associates and the seizure of arms and ammunition will significantly disrupt the malicious plans of anti-national elements in the district,” he said.
Meanwhile Police has filed Case FIR No. 163/2024 U/S 3/4 Explosive Substance Act, 7/25 Arms Act, and 18, 20, 23, 38 UA(P) Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara, and an investigation is underway.