Jammu: In a significant blow to Militant infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces claimed to have solved several grenade attack cases in Poonch with the arrest of two Militants of the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) in the district.
As per officials, police along with troops of 37 Rashtriya Rifles and 38th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) nabbed Aziz and recovered two hand grenades from his possession.
During investigation, one more grenade was recovered from his house and his accomplice Hussain was also arrested along with a pistol, one magazine and nine rounds, the ADGP told reporters in Poonch.
A defence spokesman said in a statement that said joint operation was carried out that resulted in the capturing of two Militants, Abdul Aziz and Manwar Hussain.
“Security forces also recovered weapons, ammunition, and grenades from the suspects, disrupting their operational capabilities. This operation marks a crucial step in dismantling Militant networks, as both individuals were involved in orchestrating militancy related activities, including grenade attacks on religious sites and hospitals, Militant financing, anti-national propaganda, and arms smuggling,” the defence spokesperson said.
The recent arrests have weakened the logistical and operational networks of Militant groups in the region, signaling a strong setback to their efforts. The Indian Army’s swift and coordinated response, in collaboration with the J&K Police, has not only ensured the safety of civilians but has also dealt a decisive blow to the Militant ecosystem in the area. This success follows last month’s arrest of another associate, underscoring the relentless efforts of the Indian Army and security forces to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Addressing a press conference, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Anand Jain said the arrest of Abdul Aziz and Manwar Hussain of Hari village is a “very big achievement” for the security agencies.
“They are part of a larger conspiracy and tried to create terror in Poonch district by carrying out grenade attacks at various locations, including a temple, a gurdwara, an Army camp and a hospital, to harm brotherhood,” he said.
Jain said with the arrest of the two Militants, who had links across the border, all five cases of grenade attacks that took place in the district since November last year have been solved.
“The busting of the JKGF module is a very big achievement for all security agencies,” he said, adding that the Militants are being questioned.
The questioning of the Militants so far has revealed that they received four consignments of arms, ammunition and Rs 1.5 lakh from their handlers across the border, police said.
They were trained in handling pistols and also fired a few rounds for practice in the forest area, they said.
According to police, Aziz was involved in throwing grenades at the Shiv temple in Surankote on November 15 last year; Gurdwara Mahant Sahib in Poonch on March 26; Army sentry post in Kamsar, Poonch in June; and a school ground near CRPF sentry post on August 14.
Hussain had lobbed a grenade near district hospital quarters on July 18, police said.
The two Militants also pasted anti-national posters at different locations in Surankote, including government high school in Hari, Dhundak, Sanai, Eidgah-Hari and other adjoining areas. These posters were printed at Hussain’s house and pasted in August last year on the directions of their handler to create fear among the public, police said.
On September 12, another member of this module, Mohd Shabir, a resident of Daryala, was arrested with a large quantity of explosives. Aziz had supplied the explosives to him, they said.
ADGP Jain said the operations against Militants, including foreign mercenaries, will continue.
“We are also working to destroy the support base of the Militants and will ensure attachment of properties of the upper ground workers,” he said.
Jain lauded the security forces for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the Budha Amarnath Yatra and Lok Sabha and assembly elections
