Shivam Bakshi
Kishtwar, June 19 (NVI): Two persons, including a Forest Department employee, have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district for allegedly providing logistical and other support to local terrorists, police said on Friday.
The accused were identified as Tariq Ahmed Ginoo, an employee of the Forest Department, and Mohammad Iqbal, both residents of Tander village in the Dachhan area of Kishtwar district.
Police said the arrests were made during the investigation of a case registered at Kishtwar police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the Arms Act.
According to officials, the two were allegedly involved in facilitating and supporting the activities of local terrorists operating in the region.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar Naresh Singh said the arrests followed sustained investigation and intelligence-based leads. He added that two other persons from the Chatroo area had earlier been arrested in connection with the same case.
The SSP said further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend other individuals linked to the alleged support network, adding that strict action will be taken against all those found involved in unlawful activities.
Police said efforts are continuing to dismantle the entire network and uncover any wider links associated with the case.—(NVI)
