Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 25: Jammu Police today arrested two Kashmiri militants from Narwal area and seized automatic weapons as well as ammunition from their possession.
They were identified as Raees Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Hassan Dar of Churath, Qazigund and Subzar Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Ahmad Sheikh of Ashmuji, Kulgam. One AK rifle, one pistol, two magazines and some rounds have been recovered from their possession.
According to Police, based on a reliable input regarding movement of militants with automatic weapons in Narwal area heading towards Srinagar, a team of SOG Jammu laid a special check point at Narwal area. At about 1730 hrs when the SOG team was conducting vehicle checking in the area, one white colour Alto car bearing number JK18A -9967 tried to escape the Naka point. Observing the suspicious movement, SOG team immediately chased the vehicle and apprehended it with the two suspects aboard.
On checking of one bag in possession of Rayees, one AK series rifle, one pistol, 2 magazines of AK series, 60 AK rounds and 15 pistol rounds were recovered. Police arrested both the militants and seized the recovered arms and ammunition.
A case FIR number 359/20, under section 120-B/121/121-A/122 IPC, 7/25 Arms Act, 18/20/38/39 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967, has been registered in this connection at Police Station Bahu Fort and investigation is taken up.
It is pertinent to mention that Raees Ahmad Dar has a previous history of involvement in terror activities having four cases registered against him. Initial investigation revealed that he is working for terrorists. The role of his associate is also being ascertained.
Jammu police is further investigating the case to unearth complete network of associates providing support to terror activities.
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