Police arrested active LeT Militant of Handwara

Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested an active militant in the Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Police have identified him as Aquib Ahmad Rather @Jana Son of Gh Mohd Rather Resident Sahipora, Kralgund.

According to a police statement, based on a piece of reliable information about the plans of attack by militant and through ground investigation, a joint team of SOG Handwara and SOG Bandipora 13 RR, 32 RR, 92 CRPF arrested one active Militant of LeT outfit at Hajin, Bandipora District.

Statement further reads, Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession. Regarding the incident Case FIR No. 77/2020 U/S 7/25 I. A. Act, 13 18, 20 ULA(P) Act registered in Police Station Kralgund and investigation taken up.