Police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested three terrorist associates linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Budgam district on Tuesday.
The arrested men have been identified as Qaisar Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, resident of Kremshora; Tahir Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, resident of Wagar; and Aqib Rashed Ganie, son of Abdul Rashed Ganie, resident of Wagar.
Police said incriminating materials including one Chinese hand grenade, two magazines and 57 live rounds were recovered from their possession.
A case has been registered at Police Station Khansahab and investigation is underway.
The arrests come as a major success for the police and security forces in their fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a clear message to the terrorists and their supporters that they will not be allowed to disturb the peace and tranquility of the region.
The police also urged the people of Budgam to come forward with any information about the activities of terrorists in the area. They said that the cooperation of the people is essential in the fight against terrorism.
