Srinagar: Police have arrested three accused in the killing of a Salesman Ibrahim in Bohri Kadal area of srinagar.
The statement stated on November 9, militants killed a civilian Ibrahim Ahmad (Salesman at Sandeep Mawa’s Shop) near Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar in which three people were arrested.
"A case vide FIR No. 86/2021 under relevant sections of law was registered at police station Maharaj Gunj and the case will investigate this militancy crime for which a special investigation team was constituted.
During the course of investigation, officers learnt about the involvement of three accused persons identified as Aejaz Ahmad Lone, Naseer Ahmad Shah and Showkat Ahmad Dar all residents of Lelhar Pulwama.
"During questioning all three accused confessed their involvement in the crime," Police said.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the above mentioned arrested trio linked with militant outfit LeT (TRF) have executed the said militant attack on the directions of militant handler from across the border.
It was further revealed that the arrested trio have been in touch with Pak based militant handlers for last 4 months, they said.
On their disclosure, weapon of offence – pistol along with 7 rounds and other incriminating materials including a grenade have been recovered from their possession.
Besides, the Alto car which was used during the commission of crime on the day of attack has also been seized on their disclosure.
Further investigation in the case is in progress, reads the statement.
(GNS)
