Bandipora, Jan 28: Based on a specific information regarding movement of militants from Sopore to Bandipora, a joint naka by Bandipora police and security Forces was laid at Patushay Bandipora during the checking, one militant namely Imitiyaz Ahmad Khan S/O Fayaz Ahmad Khan R/o Panzigam Bandipora was apprehended and on his disclosure Arms /Ammunition viz Pistol= 01 No., magazine= 01No., 9 mm rounds= 10 Nos. and grenades= 05 Nos. were recovered.

In a statement issued to Greater Now News Police said “The subject has recently joined banned militant outfit organization JeM and was given the task to carry out subversive activities in Sopore and Bandipora Towns”.

Earlier On 26/01/2021, the said militant taking the advantage of darkness, gave a slip to the security forces and managed to escape from spot during Cordon and search operation laid down by Bandipora/Sopore Police along with security forces at Adipora Sopore.

Case FIR under relevant sections of law stands registered in police station Bandipora and investigation has been taken up.

It is worth to mention here that J&K Police being a disciplined organization does not believe in killing misguided youth rather wants them to come back to main stream and thus providing them an opportunity to live a respectable life in society.