Security Forces on Wednesday recovered arms, ammunition, incriminating material, and other material during an operation in the Behrote area of Budhal in Rajouri with two terror associates have been arrested for their terror links.
According to district Police spokesperson, an encounter took place on Nov 17 at Behrote Gali area of Budhal police station jurisdiction in Rajouri district in which one terrorist was eliminated by forces and an instant case was registered on this with an investigation was set into motion.
“During investigation some vital leads were developed and two locals were detained for questioning”, the spokesperosn said.
“During their questioning, their terror links got established and it came to the fore that they are actively working for terrorists after which they were arrested. The two persons have been identified as Mohd Nazir (58) son of Mohd Din resident of Behrote Budhal and Farooq Ahmed (42) son of Mohd Lateef resident of Guller Budhal. On their disclosure, J&K Police of District Rajouri, 33 RR & 237 Bn CRPF launched an operation and made recovery of arms, ammunition and incriminating material from Behrote Nallah in Budhal. The recovery include 01 pistol, 02 pistol magazines, 28 pistol bullets, 02 grenades, 01 bag, 01 uniform camouflage, 01 plastic belt, 01 polysheet (Tarpal), 01 knee cap, 07 bandages, 01 hot strip (Garam patti), 01 syringe, 01 underwear, 01 electric tester, 01 Cipladine ointment. Further investigation into the matter is going on”, District Police Spokesperson Rajouri said.