Budgam: Amid ongoing efforts to dismantle terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir, the Budgam Police on Friday arrested three persons allegedly linked to Pakistani terror group LeT, a press release issued by Kashmir Police has said
The three terrorists have been identified as Ishfaq Pandit, Muzamil Ahmad, and Muneer Ahmad. While Ishfaq and Muzamil are residents of Aglar Pattan, Muneer is a resident of Meeripora Beerwah. The release said that arrests were made in the Magam town of Budgam.
Police recovered arms and ammunition from arrested terrorists
The police have recovered arms and ammunition from arrested terrorists, which include one pistol and one hand grenade. A case has also been filed against them under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
During the probe, it was revealed that the three arrested terrorists were in close contact with LeT terrorist Aabid Qayoom Lone, son of Abdul Qayoom Lone, and another person from Wussan Pattan, who reached Pakistan in 2020 and became a member of the LeT outfit.
According to the police, the said terrorist is believed to be operating from Pakistan, and is motivating local youth to join terrorist ranks. He had also directed them to carry out related activities in the Narbal-Magam area of District Budgam, news agency ANI reported. The three arrested terrorists were in his direction. They were also asked to execute terrorist activities in the area. They were also asked to radicalize locals and make them join the terror outfit.
The tensions between India and Pakistan have increased in recent times following a terror attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed. The Resistant Front, a sister group of LeT, was found to be involved in the incident. With anger gripping across the country, India decided to launch nine terror camps of LeT in Pakistan, as well as two other terror groups from India’s neighbouring country JeM and HM.
