LeT terrorist arrested in J-K’s Shopian, arms and ammunition recovered

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 30 (ANI): An active terrorist associated with the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested from Mohandpora village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian, according to the police on Sunday.
The terrorist was identified as Adil Gani Dar from whom arms and ammunition were recovered.
“Active terrorist Adil Gani Dar S/o Abdul Gani Dar R/o Trenz affiliated with Proscribed Terrorist Organisation LeT arrested at village Mohandpora Shopian. Arms and ammunition recovered,” Shopian Police tweeted.
Earlier on October 27, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested one terrorist, of the proscribed outfit, Lashkar E Taiba (LeT) following a search operation near the Sheeri Police Station of Baramulla district.
A search operation to catch foreign terrorists from Pakistan was launched.
The terrorists were identified as Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Baramulla of LeT and another as Usman of Pakistan.
The Jammu and Kashmir police and Indian Army launched a joint search and cordon operation in the Wanseeran Taripora jungle area of the Sheeri Police Station of the Baramulla district.
On receiving an intimation about the possible hideouts of terrorists, a joint search and cordon operation was launched by police and army in the Wanseeran Taripora jungle area.
“During the search operation, the terrorists taking shelter were confirmed, on finding the police reaching the hideouts, the terrorists opened fire at the team conducting the operation,” police said.
“Another terrorist of LeT, Usman of Pakistan, who is wanted in various cases, is being searched,” police added.
“During the encounter, one soldier of 52 Rashtriya Rifles namely, Kulbushan Manta sustained gunshot injuries and was evacuated for medical treatment, where he later succumbed to injuries,” police said further.
“The mortal remains of rifleman Kulbushan Manta, attained martyrdom during an encounter will be sent for last rites to his native place at Gaunth Village, Manjholi Post, Kupvi Tehsil in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and will be laid to rest with full Military Honours on October 28,” PRO(Defence) Srinagar said.
The police recovered one modified AKS 74u, one magazine, and 28 rounds among other incriminating materials from the possession of the apprehended terrorist. (ANI)