Baramulla Police Arrest Two Suspected Terror Associates, Recover Pistol and Two IEDs

Baramulla, October 22: In a major counter-terror operation, Baramulla Police, working jointly with the 52 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), arrested two suspected terrorist associates from the Dar Pura Nursery area of Delina, Baramulla. The arrests were made after the team received credible intelligence inputs.

According to an official press release issued by District Police Baramulla, the joint team recovered a Turkish-made CANIK pistol and a magazine containing 10 rounds. The team also recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), weighing approximately 15 kg and 7.5 kg.

A scooty bearing registration number JK01U-5167 and ₹6,500 in cash were also recovered during the operation, the police said.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Tahir Ahmad Malik, son of Mohammad Amin Malik, and Waseem Sultan Beigh, son of Mohammad Sultan Beigh. Both are residents of Chinkipora, Sopore.

The preliminary investigation suggests that the accused were allegedly functioning as Over Ground Workers (OGWs). They may also have been involved in facilitating the movement and supply of weapons and explosives to terrorist operatives.

However, the police said that the alleged roles of the two accused and the extent of their involvement are still being investigated. Their suspected connection with the support network is also being examined as part of the ongoing probe.

Police said a case has been registered under relevant provisions of law. Further investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages, identify other individuals allegedly connected to the network, and determine the source and intended destination of the recovered arms and explosive materials.

Baramulla Police reiterated its commitment to counter-terrorism operations and to dismantling suspected support networks to ensure public safety and security.