Srinagar :- Police in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday claimed to have arrested three militant associates of the Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit.In a statement, the police said that during the investigation of a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Kulgam Police, along with the Army and CRPF, apprehended three individuals: Ubaid Khursheed Khanday, Maqsood Ahmad Bhat, and Umer Bashir Dar, all residents of Thokerpora Qaimoh in Kulgam.
During the operation, security forces recovered two AK-47 rifles, eight AK magazines, 217 AK rounds, five hand grenades, and two magazine pouches from the possession of the arrested individuals.The police stated that these individuals were in close contact with active militants of the LeT/TRF and were planning to carry out major terrorist activities in the Kulgam district.
This operation highlights the continued efforts of Kulgam Police to counter anti-national elements and prevent potential terrorist incidents. The police have urged the public to share any actionable information regarding such activities.
