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Militant associate arrested in Handwara

He stated that, based on specific information about the movement of a militant, a joint checkpoint was established by the Police, BSF, and the Army’s 15 RR at Champora Vilgam
12:00 AM Oct 31, 2024 IST | TARIQUE RAHEEM
militant associate arrested in handwara
Militant associate arrested in Handwara
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Kupwara, Oct 30: A militant associate was arrested in the Champora area of Vilgam in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, an official said on Wednesday.

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He stated that, based on specific information about the movement of a militant, a joint checkpoint was established by the Police, BSF, and the Army’s 15 RR at Champora Vilgam.

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During this operation, a person traveling on a motorcycle was asked to stop. “He was carrying a small bag of rice on his bike, and upon checking this bag, arms and ammunition were recovered, which included one pistol, one magazine, six rounds of ammunition, and two Chinese grenades,” he said.

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The apprehended militant associate has been identified as Shahid Saleem, from Bijhama Boniyar, Baramulla. He is said to be associated with the LeT outfit.

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