Awantipora police arrests militant associate; Incriminating material and explosive substance recovered

Srinagar, January 01 : Police in Awantipora have arrested a militant associate and recovered incriminating materials including explosive substance from his possession.
Awantipora Police along with 42RR and 130Bn CRPF arrested one terrorist associate of proscribed militant outfit LeT. He has been identified as Aqif Ahmad Teli resident of Cherso Awantipora.
As per police records he was involved in providing shelter, logistic and other support to the active terrorists, besides transporting arms & ammunition in Awantipora & Tral areas. He was also involved in recruiting local youth in militant ranks and distribution of terror money. In this regard, the bank transactions of the arrested terrorist associate are also being investigated.
Incriminating material of proscribed terror outfit LeT and other explosive substance has been recovered from his possession. All the recovered materials have been taken into case records for further investigation.
In this connection, a case vide FIR No. 02/2021 under relevant section of law stands registered in Police Station Awantipora and further investigation has been initiated.