Srinagar, Nov 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Police along with 22 RR on Monday claimed to have busted terror module in Sopore’ area of north Kashmir and have arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGW’s) of AGuH terrorist outfit, officials said.
A police spokesman said that Sopore Police along with 22 RR busted terror module by arresting AGuH Handler of north Kashmir, 4 OGWs cum terrorist associates in Sopore.
“Incriminating materials, huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession, thereby giving a huge setback to the organisation operatives and thus averting a major tragedy,” he said.
The spokesman said following inputs regarding movement of main terrorist handler, Sopore Police along with 22RR established an MVCP grid in Sopore.
During MVCP 02 individuals identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat (Main Handler) of Chanapora, Srinagar and Ishfaq Ahmed Shah resident of Budgam were arrested.
“Incriminating material, arms and ammunition including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 3 Grenades was recovered from their possession,” he said.
The spokesman said on further interrogation and development of the information, 02 more terror associates identified as Abdul Majeed Kumar resident of Bernate, Boniyar and Abdul Rashid Kumar resident of Pattan were also arrested.
Police recovered incriminating material including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 11 grenades from their possession.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the busted terrorist module of AGuH was being handled by Ahsaan Dar and one individual named Chaudhary from across the border (PoK),” he said.
The spokesman said the module was instructed to ensure continuous supply of arms and ammunition in Kashmir Valley for conducting attacks on outsiders, civilians and Security Forces to instil fear in the minds of general public.
“The timely and effective action by Sopore police and 22RR by busting the terrorist module have resulted in averting a possible major tragedy,” he said.
Meanwhile in Awantipora, Police along with 42 RR and CRPF recovered arms & ammunition including 202 AK rounds, 03 detonators, 7.62 mm 26 rounds, 02 rounds of Insas wrapped in Polythene hidden under boulders at Bund Lalgam area of Awantipora.
