Terror associate arrested in south Kashmir’s Pulwama

Srinagar, Nov 03: Police on Sunday said they arrested a terrorist associate linked to HM in south Kashmir’s Pulwama. 

He has been identified as Sajad Ahmed Dar son of Nazeer Ahmed Dar, resident of Tahab, Pulwama.

“On 2nd November 2024, during the investigation of FIR No. 224/2024 under section 4/5 explosive Act and 18,39 of UAP Act of PS Pulwama, a joint team of Police, Army (55RR) and CRPF (182 Bn) arrested a hardcore terrorist associate of Hizbul Mujahideen from Dangerpora Pulwama,” read a handout from police.

After his arrest Sajad disclosed that there are arms and ammunition hidden inside his shop.

Accordingly, the joint team of forces raided the said spot where they recovered and seized the hidden arms and ammunition including 01 Pistol ,01 Magazine with 12 rounds and 2 live Grenades, the handout said.

It is pertinent to mention here that, on 29/10/2024 a terrorist associate of proscribed terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen namely Danish Bashir Ahangar was already arrested in the case. On his disclosure, further arrests and subsequent seizures were made, police added.