J&K Police arrested three terrorists from Handwara on Thursday and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession.

 

"Police, along with army and CRPF, at a checkpoint established at Fruit Mandi Crossing, Handwara intercepted three persons who on seeing the checking, tried to flee from the spot but were apprehended,” police said.

 

They have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Kumar, resident of Sagipora, and Showkat Ahmed Bhat, resident of Khanu Babagund. However, the identification of the third arrested terrorist has been withheld. On their personal search, arms and ammunition were recovered which include a pistol, a pistol magazine, seven pistol rounds, and two grenades.

 

Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested trio was tasked to carry out terror attacks in Handwara and cause loss of life and injuries to the public and disrupt peace in the area. The timely and swift action by the joint team has prevented the terrorists from carrying out the mischievous activities.