Jammu and Kashmir: Ex-Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist Jameel Arrested in Kishtwar After 19 Years of Long Hunt
A former terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested after a long hunt of 19 years in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday.
Jammu, Sep 25: A former terrorist of Hizbul Mujahideen was arrested after a long hunt of 19 years in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday.
Dulla alias “Jameel”, a resident of Arnas village in Reasi, was the third former militant turned absconder arrested by police in Kishtwar in the past 11 days, they said.
A police spokesman said a special police party, on specific information, carried out raids at various suspected locations and arrested Dulla who was presently putting up at Kundwar village in Chatroo area. Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists Attack Police Party in Srinagar, 1 Cop Injured.
Dulla was wanted in a militancy-related case registered against him at police station Chatroo in 2002 but was evading arrest, he said.
He was produced in a local court which sent him to judicial custody, the spokesman added.
Earlier, two former militants turned absconders -- Nazir Ahmad of Budhar-Bonjwah and Abdul Gani alias "Mavia" -- were arrested after a long hunt of 12 years and 19 years on September 15 and 17, respectively.