Srinagar : Police on Monday claimed to have busted a module of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) by arresting its “handler” of North Kashmir and three associates in Sopore area of Baramulla district.
“Incriminating materials, huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession, thereby giving a huge setback to the organisation operatives and thus averting a major tragedy,” a police spokesperson said.
He said upon an information by sister agency regarding movement of main handler, Police alongwith army’s 22RR established an MVCP grid in Sopore. “During MVCP 02 individuals identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat (Main Handler) of Chanapora, Srinagar and Ishfaq Ahmed Shah resident of Budgam were arrested,” he said, adding, “Incriminating material, arms and ammunition including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 3 Grenades was recovered from their possession.”
On further interrogation and development of the information, he said, 02 more associates identified as Abdul Majeed Kumar resident of Bernate, Boniyar and Abdul Rashid Kumar resident of Pattan were also arrested. “Incriminating material including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 11 Grenades were recovered from their possession.”
Preliminary investigation, he said, revealed that the busted module of AGuH was being handled by Ahsaan Dar and one individual named Chaudhary from across the border (PaK). “The module was instructed to ensure continuous supply of arms & ammunition in Kashmir Valley for conducting attacks on outsiders, civilians and Security Forces to instil fear in the minds of general public,” he said in a statement to GNS, adding, “The timely and effective action by Sopore police and 22RR by busting the module have resulted in averting a possible major tragedy.”
Meanwhile in Awantipora, he said, Police along with 42 RR and CRPF recovered arms & ammunition including 202 AK rounds, 03 detonators, 7.62 mm 26 rounds, 02 rounds of Insas wrapped in Polyethene hidden under boulders at Bund Lalgam area of Awantipora. (GNS)
