Two LeT, one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist arrested in J&K

Two LeT, one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist arrested in J&K
16 Oct 2017

Security forces have arrested two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist over the past three days in J&K's Kulgam district.

They also recovered arms and ammunition possessed by the terrorists. The arrests represent a major crackdown on a terrorist module.

On October 14, security personnel killed two top LeT commanders, including a recruiter, at Pulwarma.

Last week, a Jaish-e-Mohammed commander was killed in Baramulla.

Security personnel recover weapons from arrested terrorists
Arrests

The arrested LeT terrorists have been identified as Khursheed Ahmad Dar and Haziq Rather. Security personnel recovered a pistol, some ammunition and a live grenade from their possession.

The two were arrested at a checkpoint manned by police, the Army, and CRPF.

The other arrested terrorist was Rameez Yatoo. Security personnel also recovered arms and ammunition from his home.

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