Kashmir: Three Jaish-e-Muhammad militants arrested
Srinagar, Nov 19 (IBNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Police have said three Jaish-e-Muhammad militants have been arrested during an operation along with arms in Budgam area of Kashmir.
According to police, on specific input about the movement of militants in Budgam Town, a joint checkpoint was established by Budgam police, 53 RR and 43 Bn CRPF at Chadoora-Budgam road of the district .
“A suspicious vehicle was spotted and when security forces signaled it to stop, one of the militant tried to lob grenade but the alert Security personnel acted swiftly and apprehended him along with two
other militants,” Police said in a statement released on Sunday evening.
Statement further added, all three were identified as Mohd Maqbol Malla and Gowher Ahmad both from Bandzoo and Azad Ahmad Lone from Lelhar, Kakapora of Pulwama South Kashmir.
One pistol, one SLR and three hand grenades were seized from their possession, statement reads.
(Reporting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri,Image: Internet Wallpaper )
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