Two JeM associates held, grenade hurled at bunker in Anantnag district
New Delhi, December 27
The J&K Police have arrested two terror associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, involved in providing shelter, logistics and other support to terrorists as well as in transporting of arms, ammunition and explosive material for the militants of Pulwama attack, officials said.
In a Twitter post, the J&K Police said, “The Pulwama police, with the assistance of 44 RR and 182 battalion CRPF, arrested two terror associates of JeM outfit.”
Those arrested have been identified as Adil Ali and Asif Gulzar. Incriminating material of proscribed outfit JeM has been recovered from them. A case under relevant sections has been registered and further investigation is underway, officials added.
Meanwhile, militants lobbed a grenade towards security forces at Arwani area of Bijbehara in Anantnag district on Monday afternoon.
A senior police official said, “Militants lobbed a grenade towards a security bunker at the Arwani area of Bijbehara in Anantnag district.” No loss of life or injuries has been reported. The area was cordoned off to nab the attackers, the police said. — TNS
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