Terrorist associate arrested in Sopore: Police

Srinagar, Feb 28:  A terrorist associate was arrested in Sopore and a hand grenade was recovered from his possession, Police said Wednesday.

A statement of J&K Police issued here said that Police along with 22 RR of the Army and CRPF’s 179 Bn arrested a terrorist associate following specific information.

“He has been identified as Arif Hussain Bhat, son of Ali Muhammad Bhat of Mundji Bomai,” the statement said.

It said that during questioning, it surfaced that he was in constant touch with terrorist handlers across the border and on his disclosure, a live hand grenade was recovered.

“Accordingly, a case vide FIR No 04/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bomie and further investigation has been initiated,” the statement said.