Two Hybrid Militants Arrested in North Kashmir, Arms, Grenades Seized

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said to have arrested two hybrid militants and recovered arms and ammunition in the Sopore area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

In a statement, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Sopore said that along with 22 RR and 179 BN CRPF, they arrested two hybrid militants during a joint naka operation at Sadeeq Colony, Mominabad, Sopore. The naka was established following specific input regarding the movement of suspicious individuals in the area.

The statement further reads that during checking, two persons coming from Fruit Mandi Sopore towards Ahat Baba Crossing attempted to flee on noticing the presence of police and security forces. The joint team acted promptly and apprehended both individuals on the spot.

The arrested persons have been identified as Shabir Ahmad Najar, son of Mohammad Akbar Najar, resident of Mohalla Tawheed Colony, Maazbugh, and Shabir Ahmad Mir, son of Mohammad Sultan Mir, resident of Brath Sopore. Incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition, including one pistol, one magazine, 20 live rounds, and two hand grenades, were recovered from their possession. The recoveries indicate their involvement in terror-related activities in the area, it reads.

In this regard, a case FIR No. 253/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore, and an investigation has been set into motion. Jammu and Kashmir Police reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and security across the Valley, reads the statement. (KNC)