Police alongwith security forces have busted a terror module of proscribed terrorist outfit JeM in Awantipora by arresting 08 terrorist associates. Incriminating materials including ammunition were recovered from their possession.

Based on specific input, several suspects were arrested and further leads were developed that lead Police and security forces to bust a terror module of proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad operating in Awantipora. The arrested 08 terrorist associates have been identified as 1) Mushtaq Ahmad Dar son of Bashir Ahmad Dar, 2) Ishfaq Ahmad Dar son of Ab Rasheed Dar, 3) Manzoor Ahmad Dar son of Bashir Ahmad Dar all residents of Wagad, 4) Fayaz Ahmad Rather son of Mohd Rajab Rather resident of Pastuna, 5) Shabir Ahmad Rather son of Sanaullah Rather resident of Syedabad Pastuna, 6) Mohd Latief Rather son of Asadullah Rather resident of Syedabad Pastuna, 7) Sheeraz Ahmad Mir son of Gh Mohd Mir resident of Aripal and 8) Waseem Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Gani Bhat resident of Pastuna.

Incriminating materials including ammunition were also recovered from their possession. Besides, vehicle used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested terrorist associates were involved in providing shelter, logistics and transportation of arms/ammunition to 02 active terrorists of proscribed terror outfit JeM namely Asif Sheikh resident of Monghama and Ajaz Bhat resident of Syedabad Pastuna Tral.

In this connection, a case vide FIR No. 75/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Tral and further investigation is in progress.