BANDIPORA— Police in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday claimed to have apprehended a newly recruited militant along with arms and ammunition in Hajin town of the district.
In a statement issued to Kashmir Despatch, a police spokesman said, “Based on a specific input regarding movement of militants towards Hajin town for subversive activities a joint Naka was established in Gundjahangeer area of Hajin town by Bandipora police, 13RR,IRP 21th Bn and 45 Bn CRPF.”
“During Naka checking movement of a suspicious person was noticed and he was tactfully apprehended and he disclosed his identity as Muzammil Sheikh @ Abu Maviya R/o Chandergeer Hajin. Incriminating material along with live arms and ammunition which includes one chinese pistol along with live rounds) were recovered from the possession,” the statement said.
“It is pertinent to mention here that the said person had joined proscribed militant outfit LeT recently and was tasked to carry out subversive activities in and around Hajin town. In this connection FIR under relevant sections of law stands registered in police station Hajin and further investigation has been initiated,” the statement added.
