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8 terror suspects arrested in Kashmir, arms and ammunition seized
Joint teams of security forces arrested eight terror suspects and seized arms, ammunition and incriminating material in separate operations across three districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. Six arrests…
Joint teams of security forces arrested eight terror suspects and seized arms, ammunition and incriminating material in separate operations across three districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday. Six arrests were made in Shopian district and two in Pulwama, while a cache of weapons was recovered in Sopore in north Kashmir.
During a naka check in Shopian's Heerpora, three suspects were arrested after two hand grenades and incriminating posters were recovered. In a separate operation in Shopian, three terrorist associates were arrested and a hand grenade, two AK-47 magazines and 20 rounds were seized. In Pulwama, two suspects were arrested with a pistol and hand grenade.
In Sopore's Manzseer area, security forces seized one AK-series rifle, three magazines, four hand grenades and a large quantity of ammunition. Police said the operations have dealt a major blow to terror networks in the Union Territory, and further searches are under way.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The arrested suspects are from south Kashmir districts that have seen repeated counter-insurgency operations. Under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, courts can extend police custody beyond the usual 24 hours, which gives investigators time to probe links to larger networks. Security forces often rely on such arrests to disrupt logistical support for active militants. The recovery of AK-series rifles and hand grenades suggests the group was preparing for an attack. Watch for whether charges under the UAPA are filed within the initial custody period.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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