Hybrid terrorist arrested in Shopian: Police

Shopian, Oct 16: Police alongwith security forces arrested one hybrid terrorist and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession in Shopian, police said on Monday.
A police spokesman in a statement issued said that on 16 Oct 2023, a joint Naka and patrolling in villages of Manihal, Aloora, DK Pora was established by Shopian Police, Army 34 RR,SOG PC Imamsahib and 178 Bn CRPF.
“During naka checking at Manihal Crossing, a suspicious movement of one person coming towards naka point by foot was observed. While seeing police party and security forces, the suspect person tried to flee from the spot but alert naka party apprehended him tactfully,” police said.
During preliminary questioning, he was identified as Bilal Ahmad Shah son of Miraq Shah resident of Vessu Qazigund, police said, adding that during his search, one illicit pistol, one magazine, 14 live rounds, one mobile phone and his Aadhar card was recovered from his possession.
“During preliminary questioning when asked about possession of illicit weapon and ammunition, he revealed that he has received it from an active terrorist in order to carry out attack in the district Shopian,” police said.
In this regard, police said that a case under FIR number 54/2023 under sections 7/25 IAA, 18, 20, 23 UA(P) has been registered in PS Imamsahib and investigation has been taken up.