India News | Terror Associate Arrested in J-K's Baramulla

Srinagar, Jul 2 (PTI) A terrorist associate linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its offshoot group The Resistance Front (TRF) has been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday.

A pistol, a magazine, eight rounds and three hand grenades were found in his possession, they said. The man was identified as Shakir Ahmad Lone of Dangerpora Sheeri.

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"Police in Baramulla, along with security forces, have arrested a terror associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT-TRF and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession," a police spokesperson said.

He said the forces were undertaking a joint patrol in the Eco Park Crossing area in Baramulla town when they intercepted Lone.

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The man tried to flee but was apprehended, the spokesperson added.

"During preliminary questioning, it surfaced that he is linked with proscribed terror outfit LET-TRF and is in touch with a Pakistan-based terror handler. He was planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Baramulla town," he said.

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