Jammu, Mar 21 (PTI) Police on Friday detained a suspected terror associate under the Public Safety Act in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, officials said.

Farooq Ahmed is a resident of Sadrota village in Lohai Malhar tehsil, they said.

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Ahmed was allegedly involved in providing logistical support to terror groups and acted as a guide and facilitator for these organisations, they added.

The authorities cited strong evidence and past records to confirm his role in aiding and assisting terror groups.

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Considering the threat posed by his activities, Ahmed was detained under the Public Safety Act and sent to jail, the officials said.

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