Iqbal Amin
Handwara, May 27 : Handwara police on Thursday claimed to have arrested two Hibz militant associates and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
In a statement issued police said, on the basis of reliable information regarding the movement of ANEs, Handwara police along with 30RR Langate and 92 BN CRPF* laid a naka at Panditpora Kralgund.
During checking of the Vehicles and Pedestrians, two suspicious persons on seeing the naka checking tried to escape from the spot but chased and apprehended by the naka parties.
The apprehended persons on preliminary questioning disclosed their identity as
Asif Ahmad Dar S/o Ab Ahad Dar R/o Tulwari Langate, Muzamil Ahmad Peer S/o Nazir Ahmad Peer R/o Muqam Shahwali Drugmulla Kupwara and on their personal search 02 Pistols, 2 pistol magazines, *20 pistol rounds have been recovered.
In this context, Case FIR NO 68/2020 U/S 7/25 Indian Arms Act, 13,18,20 UA(P) Act stands registered in Police Station Kralgund and investigation has been taken up.
These OGW’s were active since 2018 and have worked for many HM cadres. They have carried out many financial transactions for HM cadres, transported huge amount of arms and ammunitions to other parts of the valley and were also providing logistic support and shelter to active Militants operating in the area.
