3 terror sympathizers arrested, 7 AK-47 rifles recovered in Poonch: IGP Jammu

JAMMU: Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP of Jammu zone, on Sunday said security forces achieved a major success in Poonch with the arrest of three terror sympathizers and the recovery of seven AK-47 rifles, along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition.

Taking to X, the IGP termed the arrests as the result of a dedicated investigation by Jammu & Kashmir police and lauded the team for its perseverance that led to the breakthrough.

“Dogged determination and relentless investigation has resulted in the arrest of 3 terror sympathizers, recovery of 7 AKs (4 recovered earlier) and a large quantity of warlike stores,” the IGP posted on X.


On Aug 30, police arrested two terror suspects alongwith with AK-47 rifles, also in Poonch district, after specific inputs.

Police identified the duo as Tariq Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Jalkian Mandi, and Riyaz Ahmad, resident of Chamber.

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