Inter-district Narco-Terror Module busted by Baramulla Police & Army 52RR; 2 Terrorist Associates Arrested; Heroin worth 1.5 cr and Arms, Ammunition Recovered

During routine joint naka checking at Chenad crossing by Baramulla Police & Army 52 RR, two persons who were travelling in a tipper bearing registration JK09B-9787 were stopped for checking. During search of the vehicle 800 grams of contraband heroin-like substance was recovered from the vehicle and both persons were arrested who identified themselves as: 1. Nisar Ahmad Khan S/O Mohd Maqbool r/o Khahmoh Rafiabad, Baramulla 2. Mohd Rafiq Khan S/O Mehmood Khan r/ Lountha Tanghdhar, Kupwara Involved vehicle was also seized. During sustained questioning of the individuals by police and army 52 RR, they admitted that they are working with banned outfit LeT, and were in close contact with handlers of LeT across and working with LeT associates/ OGWs. Upon their disclosure, 01 AK 47 Magazine, 15 live rounds of AK 47 & 01 Chinese Grenade have also been recovered from the stepney which they have concealed inside. Furthermore, it is pertinent to mention here that both the terrorist associates were given task to sell the contraband and the money so realized was supposed to be used for funding terror activities and acts. Case under relevant sections of UAP Act, NDPS Act & Arms Act has been registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation set in motion.