Srinagar, August 05: Police alongwith with Army’s 1RR and 90 BN CRPF, apprehended three militant associates identified in Anantnag, officials said on Monday.
A police spokesperson identified them as as Dawood Ahmad Dar son of Nazir Ahmad Dar, Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi son of Ghulam Ahmad Reshi and Shahid Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar. These individuals, all residents of Hassanpora Tavela, were detained during a joint naka checking operation at Hassanpura Tulkhan Road, he said.
“During the operation, the joint team recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition from their possession including 01 Pistol, 01 pistol magazine, 08 pistol rounds, 01 grenade, 01 IED and other incriminating materials,” he said, adding, “This joint operation underscores the concerted efforts of the Security forces in combating terrorism and ensuring public safety. The apprehension of these terrorist associates and the seizure of arms and ammunition will significantly disrupt the malicious plans of anti-national elements in the district.”
In this regard, Case FIR No. 163/2024 under section 3/4 Explosive Substance Act, 7/25 Arms Act, and 18, 20, 23, 38 UA(P) Act has been registered at Police Station Bijbehara, and investigation is underway, he added.

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