In the Kashmir Valley, Police alongwith security forces have arrested a terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession in Uri.
On a specific input of terrorist movement in Uri Kamalkoot Mandayan area, a joint patrolling was carried at general area of Kamalkoot Mandayan by Baramulla Police & Army. During patrolling, suspicious movement of one person coming towards patrolling party by foot was observed. While seeing police party and security forces, the suspect person tried to flee from the spot but alert patrolling party apprehended him tactfully.
During searches, arms and ammunition were recovered from his possession. Cases under relevant sections have been registered and investigation has been taken up.
Meanwhile, an encounter has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore this evening. The exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces was going when reports last came in.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
