Three locals held for ‘providing logistical support’ to terrorists in J&K’s Rajouri
Three individuals were arrested in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly providing logistical support, shelter, and facilitating the movement of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. Police recovered weapons from the accused, who are also linked to terrorists killed in a 2023 encounter. Concurrently, Army officials reviewed security operations in Udhampur following a recent anti-terror operation.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the sensitive Jammu and Kashmir region, demonstrating continued challenges in combating militant networks and their local support systems, which impacts regional stability and security.
Three locals were held in Pir Panjal valley’s Rajouri district on Friday (September 18, 2026) for allegedly providing logistical support to infiltrating terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the region, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Friday.
“The three accused persons, all residents of Kot Charwal, were allegedly part of a logistic support module linked to the proscribed terrorist outfit LeT,” said the police.
The arrested locals were identified as Mohammad Azam, Zakir Hussain and Mohammad Mushtaq, the police said, adding that the accused allegedly “harboured and facilitated the movement of terrorists”.
“Their alleged role in assisting, harbouring and facilitating the movement of terrorists who were subsequently killed in an encounter at Chassana, Reasi, in 2023 has also emerged,” the police said.
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