3 Arrested In Crackdown On Lashkar-Backed Terror Support Network In J&K
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba-backed terror support network, arresting three individuals accused of providing logistics and shelter to infiltrators. The operation also led to the recovery of an IED intended for a targeted attack.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing security challenges and counter-terrorism efforts in the Pir Panjal region.
In a major blow to the terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal region, police have busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba-backed Over Ground Worker (OGW) module with the arrest of three key facilitators.The accused, Zakir Hussain and Mohammad Azam, both residents of Kotcharwal Teryath, and Mohammad Mushtaq of Udhan Rajouri, were arrested during a crackdown on a terror support network allegedly aiding infiltrating terrorists.Police said preliminary interrogation revealed their deep-rooted involvement in the terror network.The trio allegedly provided logistical support, safe shelter, and transit routes to Pakistani terrorists operating in the region.Investigators said the accused acted as guides, helping terror groups navigate treacherous mountain…
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