By The Sampadak Express
In a major breakthrough against terror networks in Kashmir, Budgam Police have apprehended three associates linked to the banned terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in the Kawoosa Narbal area of Magam.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Muzamil Ahmad and Ishfaq Pandit, both residents of Aglar Pattan, and Muneer Ahmad, a resident of Meeripora Beerwah. Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces recovered a pistol and a hand grenade from their possession during the operation.
According to police officials, a case under FIR No. 66/2025 has been registered at Police Station Magam under the relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Further investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the trio was in close contact with active LeT terrorist Aabid Qayoom Lone, son of Abdul Qayoom Lone and a resident of Wussan Pattan. Lone reportedly crossed over to Pakistan in 2020 and has since been operating as a key LeT handler.
Authorities stated that Lone has been actively involved in radicalising local youth, motivating them to join terrorist ranks, and directing them to carry out terror-related activities in the Narbal Magam belt of District Budgam.
The arrested individuals were allegedly receiving instructions from Lone and were working to execute terror plots while attempting to recruit more youth into militancy.
The police have affirmed that the investigation is ongoing and further arrests or recoveries may follow.
