July 2: Police, along with Army 46 RR, arrested a terror associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF and recovered incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition from his possession at Eco Park Crossing, Baramulla.
Acting on a specific input about terrorist movement in the Eco Park Crossing area, a joint patrol was conducted by Baramulla Police and Army 46 RR. During the patrol, a suspicious person was observed approaching the team on foot. When the suspect saw the police and security forces, he attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended by the alert patrol team.
Preliminary questioning identified the suspect as Shakir Ahmad Lone, son of Ab Rashid, a resident of Dangerpora Sheeri. From his personal search and disclosure, following recoveries have been made
– 1 pistol
– 1 magazine
– 8 pistol rounds
– 3 hand grenades
The accused also revealed that he is in touch with a pakistan based terror handler and was planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Baramulla town.
A case under sections UA (P) and the Arms Act has been registered at PS Baramulla, and an investigation is underway.
