Srinagar: A ‘hybrid’ militant was arrested in Baramulla district, officials said on Monday.
“Baramulla Police alongwith Army (52RR), CRPF (53Bn) and SSB (2ndBn) during routine MVCP established near Juhama crossing Baramulla intercepted one suspicious person who on seeing the party tried to flee from the spot,” a police spokesman said in a statement, adding, “However, the suspected person was tactfully apprehended by the joint alert party.” He has been identified as Tawheed Ahmad Haroon son of Late Khazir Mohammad of Delina Ghat, Baramulla. “During the search, incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including 1 Pistol, 1 Pistol Magazine, 9 live Pistol rounds were recovered from his possession,” he said, adding, “During preliminary investigation, it has revealed that the arrested terrorist had obtained these illegal arms & ammunition with the intention to carry out terrorist activities in Baramulla and its adjacent areas.”
Accordingly, he said, a case under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Baramulla and investigation has been taken up.
