A militant module was busted in Uri Baramulla in which three militants associates of LeT outfit arrested, arms and ammunition recovered while Case under UA (P) Act & Arms Act registered.

In a statement a joint forces of Baramulla Police & Army’s 16 SIKHLI during joint patrolling & area domination at Churunda Uri noticed one suspected person who was roaming in the area, who tried to flee while noticing patrolling party  was apprehended tactfully.

“During his personal search 2 Grenades were recovered from him and he was taken into custody immediately who was later on identified as Showkat Ali Awan S/O Abdul Karim Awan R/O Churunda Uri.” It reads.

“During further questioning he revealed  the names of his accomplices Ahmad Din S/O Shukur Din R/O Churunda Uri & Mohammad Sadeeq Khatana S/O Umer Din R/O Churunda who were questioniled and upon their disclosure 2 Grenades, 1 Chinese Pistol, 1 Pistol Magazine & 4 live rounds* were  recovered from them.” It reads further.

It is pertinent to mention here that the accused are involved in cross border smuggling of arms and ammunition at the behest of Pakistan based terror handlers and its further distribution to LeT militants for carrying out terror activities.

Case under Indian Arms Act & UA (P) Act was registered in Police Station Uri and investigations was taken up in the matter, statement reads.