Hybrid militant arrested in Bemina: J&K Police

SRINAGAR — Police on Friday claimed to have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) hybrid militant in Bemina area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district.

In a statement issued to GNS, the police said that acting on a specific tip-off about the movement of militants in the general area of Bemina, a joint Naka was laid by Srinagar Police, valley QAT of CRPF and 2 RR at Bemina Crossing.

“One individual suspiciously approaching the Naka was challenged by the Naka personnel on which he tried to flee. However, he was apprehended by the Naka party,” police said.

“The apprehended individual identified himself as Nasir Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Ahad Dar, resident of Gund Brath Sopore,” the statement said, adding that on his frisking, a Pistol, magazine and five live rounds were recovered from his possession.

“On basis of his initial questioning, the individual accepted that he was working as a hybrid militant of LeT outfit and was involved in delivering pistols in Srinagar city to carry out targeted killings,” he said.

The statement further reads, “A case under the relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Bemina and further investigation has been taken up.”