LeT terrorist held in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) A Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist was arrested in a joint operation by security forces in north Kashmir’s Bandipore district on Wednesday, officials said.

Police said that based on reliable information about a plan regarding a terror attack and ground investigation, a joint team of police, Army and the CRPF arrested an active terrorist of the LeT at Hajin.

Accused Aquib Ahmad Rather is a resident of north Kashmir’s Handwara. Police said incriminating material, apart from arms and ammunitions, were seized from his possession.

Police has registered an FIR started investigation.

–IANS

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