Security Forces (SFs) on August 23 arrested a hybrid militant and an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Sopore area of Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. An official said that on the basis of specific information regarding movement of two suspected militants, SFs were conducting nakas/checking on multiple simultaneous MVCP Grid at Nowpora Six Way Junction, MRF Chowk, Bahrampora Bridge, Sonawani Bridge and at Behrampora Seeloo Bridge.
He said that during the checking of vehicles this evening, the naka party at Behrampora Seeloo bridge observed a suspicious movement of a vehicle towards Seelo in which two persons were boarded and they were asked to stop, but they tried to flee. “The party assessed the situation and displayed extreme restraint and control in not opening fire. The individuals were tactfully apprehended by the Naka party, “he said. They were identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar of Pazalpura, Dangiwacha Sopore and Sofi Ishaq Ahmad son of Mohammad Sultan Sofi of Amberpora, Tarzoo, Sopore. One Pistol, one pistol magazine 8 rounds and one hand grenade were recovered from the possession of Muzaffar Ahmed Dar and one Chinese hand grenade was recovered from Sofi Ishaq Ahmad.
Meanwhile, SFs on August 23 busted a militant hideout in Galibal area of Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on a tip off, a joint team of SFs busted a hideout in Galibal. During the searches, blanket and other logistics were recovered from the hideout.