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Two Jaish-e-Mohammed Operatives Arrested In Connection With Deadly Kathua Attack

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Liaqat and Raj, overground workers for the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, in Kathua. They are linked to the July 8 terror attack on an Indian Army bus that killed five soldiers. Army schools in Jammu are closed for two days, and a high alert is in place.

Edited By : News24 Desk | Updated: Jul 25, 2024 13:33 IST
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Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives in Kathua linked to the July 8 Army bus attack.
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives in Kathua linked to the July 8 Army bus attack.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended two overground workers associated with the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. The arrests took place in Kathua, a district within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The detained individuals, identified as Liaqat and Raj, are allegedly connected to the recent terror attack on an Indian Army bus in Kathua on July 8. This attack resulted in the deaths of five soldiers and left several others injured. The suspects are accused of providing logistical support to the terrorists, including arranging food and facilitating communication with their handlers in Pakistan.

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The police are currently interrogating the arrested individuals to gather further information. In response to the recent violence and as a precautionary measure, Army schools within defense installations in Jammu have been ordered to close for the next two days to prevent any potential incidents.

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Additionally, a high alert has been issued for Army camps and other defense installations across the Union Territory. This step aims to ensure heightened security and prevent any further attacks following the recent escalation.

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First published on: Jul 25, 2024 01:33 PM IST

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