Fazil Mir
Bandipora, Nov 6 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two more persons in connection with an alleged terror module linked to a banned organisation that was targeting women to propagate separatist ideology, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight, officials said on Friday.
The arrests were made as part of the ongoing investigation into a prison-linked terror module that was earlier busted by Bandipora Police in the district.
The accused have been identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Chakloo in Baramulla district, and Showkat Ahmed Reshi, a resident of Watlab in Sopore, officials said.
Both were arrested in connection with FIR No. 168/2026, registered under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
With the latest arrests, the total number of persons arrested in the case has reached eight. Police are conducting further investigation to ascertain the alleged role of the arrested persons and establish other possible links and associates connected with the module.
Officials said further arrests are expected as the investigation progresses.
Bandipora Police reiterated its commitment to taking legal action against those allegedly involved in activities prejudicial to the security and peace of the region.—(NVI)
