Shopian, May 11, KDC: In a joint operation conducted by the police and security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, two terrorist associates were apprehended, officials said.
A police officer told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com that the arrest took place during a joint checkpoint operation conducted by Shopian Police, along with the 44th Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the 14th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) at the Malik Chak crossing.
The individuals have been identified as Suhaib Iqbal Malik, son of Mohd Iqbal Malik, a resident of Baba Mahalla in Shopian, and Tufail Yousuf Malik, son of Mohd Yousuf Malik, also a resident of Baba Mahalla in Shopian.
According to the officer, the duo was found in possession of incriminating material.
A case (FIR No. 14/2024) has been registered under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act at the Heerpora Police Station, and investigations are currently underway. (KDC)
