Two terrorists arrested with arms, ammo, IED in Sopore

The police on Wednesday arrested two terrorist associates in Sopore along with arms, ammunition and an IED.

The police said the arrested persons were associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba.

“Based on a specific input regarding presence of two suspected individuals near Saidpora Bypass area, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, Army (22 RR) and CRPF (179 Bn) in the said area. During the search operation, two suspected individuals were spotted trying to run away in an attempt to break the cordon. Assessing the situation, the vigilant troops displayed situational awareness, extreme restraint and exceptional fire control in not opening the fire. Subsequently, both the suspected individuals were arrested on the spot,” the spokesman said in a statement.

The police identified the arrested persons as Kaiser Manzoor Mir of Saidpora and Muzaffar Majeed Mir of Shalpora, Brat Kalan.

“During initial questioning, both the arrested accused persons confessed that they were working as associates for local active terrorist Bilal Ahmad Mir of Brath Kalan Sopore linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition, including 15 pistol rounds, 25 AK-47 rounds, one IED and two hand grenades were recovered from their possession.”