Srinagar: Police on Saturday said three OGWs (Over Ground Workers) of TRF, an offshoot of LeT were arrested in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
In a statement, Police said on 28th January, Ganderbal Police along with the teams of 24 RR and 115 Bn. CRPF arrested three militant associates during Naka checking in Shuhama area.
Two Chinese Pistols, 3 Pistol Magzines ,15 rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades besides three mobile phones were recovered from their possession.
The police spokesman identified them as Faisal Manzoor son of Manzoor Ahmad Lone resident of Braripora Shopian, Azhar Yaqoob son of Mohd Yaqoob Ganie resident of Zaipora Shopain and Nasir Ahmad Dar son of Mohd Ayoub Dar resident of Begam Kulgam.
During preliminary questioning , the trio revealed their affiliation with outfit LeT/TRF and indulged in various militancy related activities in the district, he said.
In this regard case FIR no 07/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Ganderbal and investigation taken up. More arrests and recoveries are expected in the case, reads the statement.
(GNS)
