Kulgam, Apr 23: On a specific input generated by Kulgam Police, a Hizbul Mujahideen Militant namely Shakir Alie S/O Mushtaq Ahmad Alie of DH Pora got apprehended today on 23 April 2020 around 1800 hrs. On an information developed by Kulgam Police, a checkpoint was established by Kulgam Police, 34 RR and CRPF 18 Bn at various locations to apprehend the Militant. At one such checkpoint in Nihama, the Militant named above was spotted and parties swing into action to apprehend him. The Militant tried to lob a hand grenade in an attempt to escape but was unable to do so as the parties tactfully apprehended him. From his possession, a hand grenade, one handgun and 6 rounds of ammunition compatible with the handgun have been recovered. In this regard, case with FIR number 48/2020 has been registered in P/S DH Pora under relevant sections.
The Militant mentioned above had gone missing on 14 April 2020 and had joined HM Militant ranks. It would be pertinent to mention here that the Militant was apprehended earlier in 2018 as well against his attempts to join Militant ranks but due to lack of evidence he was released without charges.
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