Srinagar May 27(KNS): Police alongwith security forces have arrested a terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered hand grenade from his possession.

On a specific information regarding movement of terrorists in village Nagbal Chandoosa, a joint MVCP was established by Police & Army (52RR) at Shranz Crossing Nagbal Chandoosa. During checking, one suspected person who was coming from Shrunz towards Nagbal Chandoosa tried to flee after noticing joint naka party but was apprehended tactfully.

During search, one grenade was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Mohd Ashraf Mir son of Mohd Shafi Mir resident of Laridoora Chandoosa, a terrorist associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT.

It is pertinent to mention here that the said terrorist associate is a surrendered terrorist.

Accordingly, a case under relevant sections law has been registered at Police Station Chandoosa and investigation has been initiated.(KNS)