2 hybrid Millitants of JeM arrested with pistols at Pattan

Based on specific reliable inputs regarding movement of two Millitants in a vehicle towards Srinagar, on 26 April, joint MVCPs of 29 RR, JKP & 2 SSB were placed at various spots along the national highway and surrounding bylanes. A speeding Tavera, swerving in a suspicious manner, was signaled to stop however, the vehicle stopped abruptly and two individuals (driver & co-driver) jumped off the vehicle and fled towards nearby wooded orchard area. Jt parties gave chase to the two and the escape route cut offs were also activated who succeeded in nabbing the duo. The detained individuals were identified as 1. Mohd. Aqib Mir @ Kian Mir @ Raqib Mir S/o Mohd. Ramzan Mir R/O Batpora, Sopore 2. Danish Ahad Dar S/O Abdul Ahad Dar R/O Sopore The seizure and search of the vehicle led to the recovery of incriminating materials including 2 Chinese pistols, 2 pistol magazines, ammunition 10 rounds, Chinese grenades 2 as well as the vehicle in which they were travelling has been seized. So far in the investigation, it has transpired that the duo belong to JeM hybrid module and were looking for targeting of PRIs and minority / outsiders. The successful apprehension of the Millitants has foiled major terror plots and busted a module that was aiding the execution of various terror attacks including the killing of sarpanches etc. Further investigation is underway.