KULGAM, OCT 7: Security forces have arrested five alleged terrorist associates and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a joint operation in the Khrewan Chadder area of Kulgam, officials said on Wednesday.
The operation was carried out by Kulgam Police in coordination with 9 Rashtriya Rifles and 18 Battalion CRPF following credible information regarding the alleged activities of the suspects. During the operation, security personnel recovered two pistols, three magazines, 40 rounds of 9mm ammunition and three grenades, police said.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Tajamul Hussain Mir, son of Manzoor Ahmed Mir of Gufbal; Rehmat Ali Naikoo, son of Ghulam Hassan Naikoo of Khrewan; Tehrim Ahmed Bhat, son of Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat of Khrewan; Manzoor Ahmed Bhat, son of Ghulam Hassan Bhat of Khrewan Chadder; and Kifiyat Ahmed Dar, son of Abdul Rasheed Dar of Maltalhama, Kulgam.
Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of law at Police Station Kulgam in connection with the recovery and arrests. Investigators are now examining the alleged links of the arrested persons and probing the source of the recovered weapons, ammunition and grenades, besides determining the circumstances and intended use of the seized material.
Further investigation is underway, police said.
