Police says sustained questioning of these arrested terrorists helped them unearth a LeT module operating in Sopore-Baramulla belt
Jammu and Kashmir police have blown the lid off a major plan of the Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to assassinate a large number of civilians in North Kashmir in a bid to instil fear and create an atmosphere of terror in the Valley.
Four terrorists and six Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested by security forces for killing three civilians in Baramulla on April 30.
"Interrogation of these terrorists revealed that LeT handlers in Pakistan had given clear instructions to them to create an atmosphere of terror in North Kashmir by eliminating many civilians who are perceived to be friendly with the government or security forces," said a police spokesman.
Those arrested have been identified as Suhaib Farooq Akhoon alias Abu Huraira, Mohsin Mushtaq Bhat alias Shera, Ajaz Ahmad Gojri alias Abu Umair and Bilal Ahmad Najar alias Abu Sameer.
"Since all terrorists involved in this crime are locals of Baramulla, they were easily spotted by eyewitnesses, who immediately reported to police. Earlier, a Pakistani who was suspected to be involved in these murders as per the initial eyewitness accounts turned out to be Aijaz Gojri who had changed his appearance to create the impression of being a Pakistani," said the spokesman
Police said sustained questioning of these arrested terrorists helped them unearth a LeT module operating in Sopore-Baramulla belt.
Besides, the four active terrorists, police have arrested six of their Over Ground Workers (OGWs).
Police said that the kingpin of the module, Nadeem Ahmad Dar alias Abu Osama, had been the main motivator and commander of this group. "Nadeem alias Abu Osama is said to be in direct contact with a Pakistani terrorist of the LeT, Hanzulla Adnan," he said.
Police said the three involved in this crime had joined terrorist ranks in October-November 2017, while Bilal Najar alias Abu Sameer, had joined the ranks soon after murdering three boys on April 30.
"The group along with other terrorists in the Sopore-Handwara belt are commanded by a Pakistani terrorist operating by the code name, Abu-Maaz. Another known terrorist of this group, Suhaib Akhoon, had visited Pakistan in July last year on a valid Passport and visa from Pakistan High Commission. He has been trained to handle arms at a LeT camp based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. After returning via Wagah border, he formally joined the LeT ranks," he said
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