Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 28: Security forces today busted a terrorist hideout of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and arrested a terrorist associate involved in supporting terrorists.
A police spokesman said that in a major success against the terror network, police in Awantipora along with security forces busted a terrorist hideout linked to JeM and arrested a terrorist associate involved in supporting terrorists.
The spokesman said that acting on credible input regarding the presence of terrorists in Naner Midoora, police in a joint operation with 42 RR and 180 Bn CRPF, launched a cordon and search operation in the area. “During the search, one terrorist associate identified as Nazir Ahmed Ganai son of Abdul Aziz Ganai resident of Ganai Mohalla Nanar, affiliated with JeM, was arrested,” he said.
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“During sustained questioning, and on his disclosure, a terrorist hideout located in the orchards belonging to the accused was uncovered and subsequently busted. From the hideout, security forces recovered two hand grenades, one detonator, and explosive-like material, all of which were seized for further analysis. The hideout was destroyed on the spot in the presence of an Executive Magistrate as per procedure,” the spokesman added.
The spokesman further said that the arrested terrorist associate was actively involved in providing logistic support and facilitating transportation of arms and ammunition to JeM terrorists operating in Tral and Awantipora areas of Pulwama district.
“A Case vide FIR No. 257/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Awantipora, and further investigation has been initiated”.
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