Four JeM associates arrested in J-K’s Pulwama

PTI, May 13, 2020, 9:51 AM IST

Srinagar: Police on Tuesday, May 12 arrested four militant associates linked to the proscribed terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

A police spokesman said the arrested persons were involved in providing shelter, logistics, and other kinds of support to the “active terrorists of JeM” operating in the areas of Khrew and forest areas of Tral.

“They have been identified as Shabir Ahmad Parray, Sheeraz Ahmad Dar, Shafat Ahmad Mir, and Ishfaq Ahmad Shah all residents of Bathen area of Khrew in Awantipora, Pulwama,” he said.

“Incriminating material, including explosive material and ammunition, has been recovered on their disclosure in the Bathen area,” the spokesman added.