LeT associate arrested in Baramulla, ammo recovered: Police

Srinagar, Feb 27: Jammu and Kashmir Police alongwith security forces arrested terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered incriminating materials, ammunition from his possession in Baramulla, a police spokesman said on Tuesday.
“On a specific input of terrorist movement in Pattan area, a joint Naka was established at Chinar Crossing Pattan by Baramulla Police, 2nd Bn SSB & Army 29 RR,” police spokesman said in a statement.
During naka checking suspicious movement of one person coming towards naka point by foot was observed, police said.
“While seeing police party and security forces, the suspect person tried to flee from the spot but alert naka party apprehended him tactfully. During preliminary questioning, he was identified as Mehraj ud din Bhat son of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat resident of Mundyari Pattan,” police said.
“During his search, one live hand grenade was recovered from his possession. In this regard, case under sections UA (P) & Arms Act has been registered in PS Pattan and investigation has been taken up,” police said.