Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 19: The widow of a slain militant was today arrested and Rs two lakh in cash meant to be distributed amongst Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militant outfits was seized from her possession in Mahore area of Reasi district.
“We have arrested Hanifa Begum, wife of Saddam Hussain, who was killed during an encounter in 2009 from Mahore area of the district”, police sources said.
“Our initial investigations suggest that she was acting as a courier and the cash was meant to be distributed amongst the OGWs active in the area”, they said.
Several mobile phones have also been seized from her possession, they said, adding further investigations were underway.
Saddam Hussain was a hardcore militant of the area and was eliminated by the security forces in 2009.
Police suspects that Hanifa Begum might have been lured by some former militants and colleagues of Saddam Hussain.
The woman has been booked under Sections 13/40 of Unlawful Activities Act.
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