The Jammu Kashmir Police on Monday claimed to have busted a module of militant outfit Ansar Ghazwat ul hind (AuGH) in Baramulla district’s Sopore.
A press release of Jammu Kashmir Police issued to the press states, In a major break-through against militants infrastructure in Kashmir Valley, Sopore Police along with 22 RR busted AGuH module by arresting AGuH Handler of North Kashmir, 4 OGWs cum terrorist associates in Sopore. Incriminating materials, a huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession, thereby giving a huge setback to the organization operatives and thus averting a major tragedy. Besides, arms & ammunition were recovered in Awantipora.
Upon information from a sister agency regarding the movement of the main militant handler, Sopore Police along with 22RR established an MVCP grid in Sopore. During MVCP 02 individuals identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat (Main Handler) of Chanapora, Srinagar and Ishfaq Ahmed Shah resident of Budgam were arrested. Incriminating material, arms and ammunition including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 3 Grenades was recovered from their possession.
On further interrogation and development of the information, 02 more terror associates identified as Abdul Majeed Kumar resident of Bernate, Boniyar and Abdul Rashid Kumar resident of Pattan were also arrested. Incriminating material including 01 Pistol, 01 Magazine, 10 rounds and 11 Grenades were recovered from their possession.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the busted militant module of AGuH was being handled by Ahsaan Dar and one individual named Chaudhary from across the border
The module was instructed to ensure continuous supply of arms & ammunition in Kashmir Valley for conducting attacks on outsiders, civilians and Security Forces to instil fear in the minds of general public. The timely and effective action by Sopore police and 22RR by busting the militant module have resulted in averting a possible major tragedy, the press release read.