At least two active terrorists linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, informed the police officials on Friday.
The militants have been identified as Irshad Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Rehman Mir (a categorized terrorist) and Zahid Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad, both residents of Nehalpora Pattan area of Baramulla.
“Acting promptly on specific information, Police along with Army arrested 2 active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT identified as Irshad Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Rehman Mir (a categorized terrorist) and Zahid Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad, both residents of Nehalpora Pattan area of Baramulla,” stated an official release.
Incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition including 2 Chinese Pistols, 18 live rounds of cartridges, and 2 magazines were recovered from their possession.