LeT militant arrested in central Kashmir’s Chadoora: police

Srinagar Jan 20: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a Lashkar militant from Shopian and recovered arms, ammunition and “other incriminating materials” from his possession in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. As per a police spokesman, the accused identified as Jehangir Ahmad Naikoo son of Ghulam Mohammad Naikoo resident of Memandar Shopian, was apprehended by a joint team of police, 53RR and 181Bn CRPF during a search operation in Gamander area of Chadoora early this morning.
Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition including one pistol, two pistol magazines, and 16 pistol rounds have been recovered from his possession, ” police said.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR number 06/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation has been initiated, it added.