JeM Activist Arrested In North Kashmir

Srinagar, July 11: An alleged activist of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit was arrested by government forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said on Thursday.

A police officer told GNS that a joint team of police Sopore and SOG Rafiabad during naka at Parraypora Hadipora area of Rafiabad apprehended one person namely Tawheed Ahmad Lone son of Mohd Hamza Lone of Chotipora Achabal Sopore.

The officer said that one pistol along with one magazine and five rounds were recovered from his possession.

“Tawheed according to police records was working as an over ground worker of Jaish-e-Mohammad militant outfit,” the officer said.

In this connection, an FIR number 114/2019 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Dangiwacha and further investigations taken up. (GNS)