J&K: Two terrorist associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba arrested in Baramulla; had planned for targeted killing
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Baramulla, July 25: In a huge development, two terrorist associates linked to proscribed Pakistan-based outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were arrested at a bus stop in Kreeri village of Baramulla district, officials informed through a statement on Tuesday.
The two terror facilitators or linkmen were identified as Dayem Majeed Khan and Ubair Tariq, officials said.
Joint forces of Baramulla Police & 176 Bn CRPF arrested 2 terrorist associates of LeT (TRF) at Kunzer Baramulla; Ammunition alongwith indiscriminating material recovered; case under UA (P) Act registered:@JmuKmrPolice@KashmirPolice @DIGBaramulla @Amod_India pic.twitter.com/VJ858W6ySF
— Baramulla Police (بارہمولہ پولیس) (@BaramullaPolice) March 7, 2023
"On specific information regarding the movement of terrorists in Kreeri, Joint forces of Baramulla Police and 29 RR placed an MVCP at a Bus Stop. Two suspect persons who were coming from towards the main road Kreeri tried to flee while noticing a joint naka party but were apprehended tactfully," the official statement read.
Op Chak Tapar, Watargam #Baramulla
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) July 25, 2023
A Joint Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice was established on intervening night of 24-25 Jul 23. Two suspected individuals have been apprehended along with 02xPistols & war-like stores.
Joint Operation is over.… pic.twitter.com/Mg3Tsrw9PR
Further, according to the police, the terrorist associates confessed to being linked to the LeT, adding that they collected arms and ammunition for a targeted killing in Baramulla district.
Two China-made Pistols, two pistol magazines, 14 live pistol rounds, 1 ID Card, and 1 photocopy of an Aadhar card were recovered from them. "Both are in custody. A case under Indian Arms Act and UAPA was registered in Police Station Kreeri," the statement informed further.