RAJOURI — Rajouri Police have arrested three persons during an investigation into an alleged support network in the Pir Panjal region and recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) based on information provided by one of the arrested persons, officials said.
The arrested persons have been identified as Zakir Hussain and Muhammad Azam, both residents of Kotcharwal Teryath, and Muhammad Mushtaq of Udhan, Rajouri.
According to police, the investigation has indicated that the three allegedly provided logistical assistance, safe transit and other ground-level support to members of a Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked group operating in the Pir Panjal region.
Police further alleged that the accused acted as guides and facilitated the movement of group members towards the Kashmir Valley. Their possible links to other incidents are also being examined as part of the investigation, officials said.
An IED was subsequently recovered following the disclosure of one of the arrested persons, police said.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the device had allegedly been handed over to the person by members of the group for safe custody and possible use, according to police.
The arrests and recovery form part of an ongoing investigation aimed at establishing the wider network and identifying other persons who may have been involved.
Police said further investigation was underway to determine the full extent of the alleged involvement of the three persons and examine their suspected links with other individuals and incidents.
The allegations against the arrested persons remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.
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