LeT terror module busted: J-K Police arrest four; weaponry seized

Bandipora (Jammu and Kashmir), November 22: In a joint operation, police and security forces busted a LeT terrorist module and arrested two active LeT terrorists and two associates, including a woman, in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora.

"Incriminating materials, a huge cache of arms & ammunition and material for preparing IEDs have been recovered from their possession, thereby averting a major tragedy," police said in a press release.

According to the release, the weapons and ammunition recovered from the terror hideout included one AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, four AK series magazines, live rounds, RDX powder, nails and ball bearings, 9-volt batteries, detonators, IED mechanism circuit, remote control, loose wire, and iron pipes.

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The two terror associates were identified as Imran Majeed Mir Jaffar Bhaie, a resident of Wangipora Sumbal and Suraya Rashid Wani, alias Senty, alias Tabish, from Wahab Parray Mohalla Hajin.

Two hand grenades and other incriminating materials were also recovered from the hideout, the police further informed.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that the busted terrorist module was being handled by LeT commander alias Samama, alias Babar, from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

The module was directed to carry out attacks on civilians and security forces to instil fear in the minds of the general public, the probe further revealed.

They were also tasked to carry out a powerful IED blast at a crowded public place to cause maximum civilian casualties, police sources said.

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