Suspected terrorist arrested in Shopian

Srinagar, Oct 16 (PTI) Security forces arrested a suspected terrorist in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession they said.

“Police along with security forces arrested one hybrid terrorist and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession in Shopian,” a police spokesman said.

The spokesman said the security forces set up a checkpoint and patrolling in villages of Manihal, Aloora and DK Pora following information about possible movement of terrorists in the area.

“During naka checking at Manihal Crossing, suspicious movement of one person coming towards naka point by foot was observed. On seeing the police party and security forces, the suspect person tried to flee from the spot but alert naka party apprehended him,” the spokesman said.

The spokesperson said that during questioning, the man was identified as Bilal Ahmad Shah, a resident of Vessu in Qazigund area.

“During his body search, one illicit pistol, one magazine, 14 live rounds and one mobile phone were recovered from his possession. He revealed that he has received the weapons from an active terrorist in order to carry out attack in the Shopian district,” he added.