Report by:Mir Arif

Handwara:Acting on a specific input about the presence and movement of terrorists a joint party of PC Kralgund, 92 CRPF and 32RR intercepted three individuals at Wangam crossing on the National Highway.

On preliminary questioning, the individuals were identified as Nazim Ah Bhat, s/o Gh Mohd Bhat, Siraj din Khan, s/o Bashir Ah Khan, Adil Gull s/o Gh Mohidin Wani, all residents of Khaipora, Kralgund.

On their search, one (01) pistol along with magazine and eight (08) rounds, and two (02) hand grenades were recovered from their possession.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the trio is affiliated with the banned terrorist organisation Al- Badr, and that they were assigned task by Pakistan based handlers to carry out terrorist acts in the area.

In this regard, FIR no. 40/2022 U/S 7/25 I A Act ,18, 38 ULAP Act of P/S has been registered at police station kralgund.

Further investigation has been set in motion.