One overground worker (OGW) associated with the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was arrested from the Shrakwara area here, officials said.
Imran Ahmed Ganaie, resident of Nowpora Wagoora, Kreeri, was apprehended during checking at the Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) established by 52 Rashtriya Rifles at Shrakwara, near a bus stand, officials said on December 27.
During checking, the OGW, who was coming from Nowpora towards Shrakwara, tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully by the security forces, they said.
“9mm Chinese pistol – 01, magazine pistol – 01, pistol rounds – 09, and a mobile phone was recovered. Consequently, Case FIR No 127/2023 under section 7/25 of Arms Act,13,20,23,38 UAP ACT is registered in police station Kreeri and investigation is taken up,” officials said.
(with inputs from ANI)
