Srinagar, April 7 Jammu and Kashmir police has dismantled an inter-state Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module and arrested five individuals, including Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, who has been on the run for 16 years and has been able to establish bases outside the union territory, officials said on Tuesday.
Besides Abdullah, another Pakistani terrorist, Usman alias Khubaib, was also arrested in this major operation, which involved police in Jammu and Kashmir as well as central agencies, they said.
Investigators searched 19 locations, including in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Haryana, and recovered incriminating material. The investigation revealed a deep-rooted LeT network involved in providing logistics and financial support to terrorists.
Giving details, the officials said three residents of Srinagar were among the five arrested. Mohammad Naqeeb Bhat, Adil Rashid Bhat, and Ghulam Mohammad Mir alias Mama were arrested for allegedly providing logistical support, including shelter and food, to the terrorists.
The officials said the investigation indicates that a foreign terrorist managed to travel outside the country using forged documents and false identity, with the help of the Lashkar-e-Taiba network in other states.
The terrorists infiltrated into India about 16 years ago, during which they remained active in various districts of the Kashmir Valley. Over the years, they handled and commanded about 40 foreign terrorists. Most of these have been killed by security forces.
