Awantipora, Dec 22: Police in Awantipora on Monday arrested a militant associate during a cordon and search operation in Wuyan Khrew, recovering a pistol and live ammunition from his possession. Officials said the operation was jointly carried out by Awantipora Police, 50 Rashtriya Rifles and 185 Battalion CRPF.
The arrested individual has been identified as Javid Ahmad Hajam, son of Abdul Rashid Hajam, a resident of Gulab Bagh Tral. According to police, the search team recovered one pistol and five live rounds during the operation.
Officials said preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested person had been facilitating logistics and transportation of arms and ammunition to active militants operating in Pampore, Tral and Awantipora areas of the police district. They added that more links are being verified to identify the broader support network.
Police said a case has been registered under relevant sections of law and further investigation has begun to ascertain the extent of the suspect’s involvement. [KNT]
