Terror outfit Al-Badr’s module busted in Kashmir

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<strong>A module of terror outfit Al-Badr was busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on Tuesday and two terrorists and three of their associates held, police said.</strong></p>
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Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition was also recovered, officials said on Tuesday.<br />
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Police said acting on a specific information regarding movement of terrorists on the Baramulla-Handwara Highway, a special checkpoint was established near Kachloo Crossing by police, Army's 32 Rashtriya Rifles and the Central Reserve Police Force's 92nd Bn.<br />
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During checking of vehicles, three persons on a motorcycle drew suspicion as they tried to escape from the spot but were apprehended by the alert joint party.<br />
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Police said they have been identified as Mohd Yaseen Rather, Showkat Ahmad Ganie and Ghulam Nabi Rather, all residents of village Kachloo Qaziabad.<br />
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"During search, incriminating material of proscribed terror outfit Al-Badr, arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession," police said.<br />
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"Preliminary investigation revealed that the arrested trio were working for Al-Badr and involved in providing logistic support, food and shelter to the active terrorists. They were also helping to establish a terrorist associate network for the outfit, including identifying safe routes for their movement."<br />
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During the course of investigation, the arrested trio also disclosed that two other persons known to them have recently joined the terrorist ranks and are operating in Handwara area.<br />
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"Accordingly, Handwara police along with 21 Rashtriya Rifles launched a cordon and search operation in the forest area of Baderkali. During search operation, both the terrorists were arrested, along with arms and ammunition," police said.<br />
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They have been identified as Saleem Yousuf Rather and Ikhlaq Ahmad, both residents of Watergam.<br />
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"Investigation also revealed that the duo had joined terrorist ranks recently and were planning to attack security forces installations, panches, sarpanches and other peace- loving people to create violence in the area," police said.<br />
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<em>(IANS)</em></p>
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