Srinagar: Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba ‘hybrid’ militant in Bemina area of Srinagar city.
He has been identified himself as Nasir Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Ahad Dar – resident of Gund Brath Sopore.
"On his frisking, one Pistol, one magazine and five live rounds were recovered from his possession," according to police spokesperson.
In a statement issued to GNS, the police said that acting on a specific tip-off about the movement of militants in the general area of Bemina, a joint Naka was laid by Srinagar Police, valley QAT of CRPF & 2 RR at Bemina Crossing.
"One individual suspiciously approaching the Naka was challenged by the Naka personnel on which he tried to flee. However, he was apprehended by the Naka party."
The individual has confessed that he was working as a ‘hybrid’ militant of LeT outfit.
"He used to deliver pistols in Srinagar city to carry out targeted killing," he had confessed to police as per statement.
A case under the relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Bemina and further investigation has been taken up, reads the statement.
(GNS)
