Police in north Kashmir’s Baramulla claimed to have arrested one Over Ground Worker (OGW)of LeT outfit in the district.
In a statement Police said, Today on 07/04/2022, joint forces received specific information through reliable sources regarding movement of militants in the general area of Dolipora Kreeri. Reacting on the information joint parties of Baramulla Police, Army 29 RR and 2nd Bn SSB established an MVCP at Dolipora Morh.
One suspicious person, who was coming towards Dolipora, upon seeing the MVCP party tried to flee from the spot was apprehended after a brief chase. He was identified as Iqbal Mir S/O Gh Nabi Mir R/O Mungam Wagoora. During search of the individual, arms & ammunition were recovered from his possession which includes 01 – AK magazine, 20 – live rounds of AK, 02 – UBGL grenades and 02 – detonators which were being carried in a bag.
During preliminary investigation, it was found that he is a close associate of an active militant Hilal Sheikh @Hanzulla R/O Shrakwara Kreeri affiliated with banned militant organization LeT & he is also in contact with a Pakistani terrorist Usman.
Case under sections of Indian Arms Act and UA (P) Act stands registered against him in Police Station Kreeri and investigation has been set in motion.
A major militant plot has been avoided due to the apprehension of this terrorist associate the statement reads.
