A hybrid terrorist and his associate were arrested by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama on Wednesday. A pistol, a magazine and ammunition were recovered from them. It has been learned that both were in touch with the Pakistani handlers of Lashkar.
Kashmir Zone Police said that acting on specific information, Pulwama Police along with Army’s 50 RR, 2 Para and CRPF arrested the hybrid terrorist. He has been identified as Waqar Bashir Bhat. His associate has been identified as Shahid Ishaq Pandit and both of them are residents of Karimabad, Pulwama.
There was a plan to target the laborers
During preliminary interrogation, it has emerged that the two were in direct contact with the Pakistani handler of Lashkar Ali Sajid and were tasked with carrying out terror attacks in the district and targeting outside labourers. A case has been registered by the police in this regard and investigation has been started.