India News | JeM Terrorist Associate Arrested in J-K's Pulwama

Srinagar, Jan 22 (PTI) Security forces on Saturday arrested a terrorist associate of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

A police spokesperson identified the terrorist associate as Umer Farooq Bhat, a resident of Renzipora, Awantipora.

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Incriminating material, including a hand grenade, was recovered from Bhat's possession, he said.

"Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested terror associate was involved in providing shelter, logistic support, transportation of arms/ammunition and assisting the terrorists in shifting their locations. Besides, he was also passing sensitive information regarding the movement of police/security forces to the terrorists of proscribed outfit JeM," the spokesperson said.

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A case has been registered and investigation has been initiated, he said.

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