The Jammu Kashmir Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested three militant associates of the proscribed militant outfit Hizb ul Mujahideen (HM) and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.
In a press release, a Police spokesman said, yesterday at about 1719 hours, police parties of PC Hatipora and Police station Behibagh arrested three terrorist associates of banned terrorist outfit HM and recovered live arms and ammunition from their possession.
Based on credible input regarding anti-national elements carrying illegal arms and ammunition with them moving in a vehicle, Kulgam police established a specific Naka at Daderkoot, Alamganj Crossing, the spokesman said.
A (Motorcycle) bearing registration No JK22-8034 was intercepted by the police parties present.
While searching the vehicle and the said suspected persons and 01 Pistol, 02 Pistol Magazines and 13 live Pistol rounds were were recovered from their possession.
All the three persons were detained and after sustained interrogation, preliminary investigation reveals that they are involved in terror crimes and are providing support to terror organisation.
The trio was identified as Abass Wagay Son of Mohammed Ramzan Wagay, a resident of Wuyan, Imamsahab, Gowhar Shafi Mir son of Mohd Shafi Mir, resident of DK Pora Shopian and Nisar Rehman Sheikh son of Abdul Rahman Sheikh, a resident of DK Pora Shopian.
In this regard case with FIR No 05/2023 under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Behibagh and further investigation into the matter has been taken up, Police said.