'Hybrid terrorist' arrested as terror module busted in J&K's Kupwara
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district arrested a 'hybrid terrorist' linked to the Hizbul Mujahideen. The individual, an ex-terrorist, was found in possession of a Chinese pistol and ammunition.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights ongoing security challenges in the region and the tactical shift of militant groups using individuals who blend into civilian life.
Security forces on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) busted a terror module run by an ex-terrorist in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
Police in Handwara received reliable information regarding the activities of an ex-terrorist who was operating as a "hybrid terrorist" as part of a module of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) in the Handwara-Kupwara area, a spokesperson said.
"Hybrid terrorist" refers to an unlisted, radicalised individual who performs a specific subversive or violent task assigned by his handlers and then slips back into normal life.
Acting swiftly on the information, the police spokesperson said, security forces launched an operation at the identified location in Handwara town.
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