Srinagar 26 Apr (KDC): Two hybrid militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit were arrested with arms and ammunition at Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday.
A statement issued to news agency Kashmir Dot Com said that based on specific reliable inputs regarding movement of two militants in a vehicle towards Srinagar, a joint MVCPs of 29 RR, JKP & 2 SSB were placed at various spots along the national highway and surrounding bylanes.
“A speeding Tavera, swerving in a suspicious manner, was signalled to stop; however, the vehicle stopped abruptly and two individuals (driver & co-driver) jumped off the vehicle and fled towards a nearby wooded orchard area. Deputed parties gave chase to the two and the escape route, cut-offs were also activated who succeeded in nabbing the duo,” said the spokesperson in the statement.
The two hybrid militants have been identified as Mohammad Aqib Mir @ Kian Mir @ Raqib Mir son of Mohammad Ramzan Mir, a resident of Batpora, Sopore and Danish Ahad Dar son of Abdul Ahad Dar, a resident of Sopore.
“The seizure and search of the vehicle led to the recovery of incriminating materials including 2 Chinese pistols, 2 pistol magazines, ammunition 10 rounds, Chinese grenades 2 as well as the vehicle in which they were travelling has been seized,” the spokesperson added.
So far in the investigation, it has transpired that the duo belong to JeM hybrid module and were looking for targeting of PRIs and minority/outsiders, he said, adding that the successful apprehension of the militants has foiled major terror plots and busted a module that was aiding the execution of various terror attacks including the killing of Sarpanches etc. (KDC)
