HANDWARA: On the basis of specific information regarding the movement of ANEs, Handwara Police along with 21RR and 92 Bn. CRPF established Nakas at different locations in town Handwara and started searching of Vehicles and pedestrians. During search/ checking at Chinar Park Handwara two persons riding on a bike bearing Regd. No. JK09B/1827 found in suspicious condition, who on seeing the search party tried to escape from the spot but were chased and apprehended by the search party.
The apprehended persons on preliminary questioning disclosed their identity as;
1. Liyakat Ahmad Mir s/o Ab Ahad Mir.
2. Aqib Rashid Mir S/o Ab Rashid Mir both residents of Hyen Trehgam Kupwara.
On their personal search Arms and Ammunition were recovered from their possession.
During questioning it came to surface that the duo are working with Terror outfit LeT as associates and were about to distribute the Arms amd Ammunition among Terrorists in South Kashmir.
In this context Case FIR No. 363/2020 U/s 7/25 I.A.Act.,13,18,20 and 38 UA(P) Act has been registered in Police Station Handwara. Further investigation into the matter is under process.