BARAMULLA: In a major counter-terror operation, Baramulla Police along with 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) has busted a suspected terror support network in Delina area of Baramulla district and arrested two persons.
According to District Police Baramulla, the joint team acted on credible intelligence inputs and apprehended two suspected terrorist associates from Dar Pura Nursery area of Delina, Baramulla.
*Arrested Identified:*
The arrested persons have been identified as:
1. *Tahir Ahmad Malik,* S/o Mohammad Amin Malik, R/o Chinkipora, Sopore
2. *Waseem Sultan Beigh,* S/o Mohammad Sultan Beigh, R/o Chinkipora, Sopore
*Huge Recovery:*
From their possession, security forces have recovered:
- 1 Turkish-made CANIK Pistol with Magazine containing 10 rounds
- 2 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) - one weighing approx 15 KG and second 7.5 KG (Total 22.5 KG)
- 1 Scooty bearing registration No. *JK01U-5167*
- Cash Rs 6,500
Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused were allegedly working as Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and were facilitating movement and supply of weapons and explosives to terrorist operatives.
Police said a case has been registered under relevant sections of law and further investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages, identify other persons connected with the network and find out the source and intended destination of the recovered arms and explosives.
Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to continue counter-terror operations and dismantle support networks to ensure public safety and security.
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