The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain on Sunday said that in the ongoing probe following the brave sacrifice of VDG personnel Mohammad Sharif, one suspect, Javed, has been apprehended in Loha Nathi, Kathua.
He said that he is suspected of aiding terrorists, this marks a crucial breakthrough. Investigation continues.
“Earlier sketches of suspects created by Udhampur Police; public assistance sought. Cash reward offered for vital information,” ADJP Jain said.
These six terrorists, who infiltrated from Pakistan into Basantgarh area of Udhampur district and killed a village defence guard (VDG) in a gunfight before fleeing deep into the forest.
SSP Udhampur, (SSP) Joginder Singh announced the first breakthrough in the case with the arrest of an overground worker, who had provided logistic support to the terrorists.
Singh said the sketches of the six terrorists, two of whom are believed to be brothers, were prepared based on the inputs from various agencies, the public and questioning of the suspected persons.
He further said that the Police hope the people will come forward and help the security agencies to neutralize the terrorists. Village Defence Guard (VDG) Mohd Sharief was killed in an encounter with the terrorists following a Cordon and Search Operation in Panara village of Basantgarh on April 28.
Meanwhile, a massive search operation is going on in the area to flush out the terrorists, who are believed to have crossed into Udhampur from nearby Kathua district after successfully infiltrating from across the border.
