Awantipora, Jan 01, KDC: Awantipora Police with assistance of 42 RR and 130 Bn CRPF claimed to have arrested one militant associate of proscribed outfit Lashker-e-Taiba involved in providing shelter, logistics and other support to the militants as well as in transporting of arms/ ammunition and explosive material of the militant in Awantipora and Tral areas.
The arrested person has been in touch with Lasker commanders and is involved in recruiting local youth in terror ranks and distribution of terror money.
The bank transactions of the arrested terror associate is also being investigated.
Arrested militant associate has been identified as Aqif Ahmad Teeli resident of Chersoo Awantipora.
Incriminating material of proscribed outfit LeT and one hand explosive substance has been recovered from him. Case FIR number 2/2021 stands registered against the said militant associate in Police Station Awantipora under relevant sections of law. (KDC)
