Grenade event in Jammu and Kashmir, Chandergeer area, India on Sat 5th November 2022

On November 5, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mehrajudin alias Abu Hanzla, in Check Chandergeer area of Hajin in Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. One hand grenade and three AK 47 live rounds were recovered from his possession. “During preliminary enquiry, he disclosed that he is an active member of LeT and is working on the directions of Pak handler alias Babar Bhai since one year and was assigned the task of reviving local militancy in Bandipora District, particularly in Hajin area. Since there is no local militant active in Bandipora district, he was also assigned the task of attacking security forces, non-local labourers and PRIs [Panchayati Raj Institutions] Moreover, he was also directed by his handlers to manage and paste anti-national posters in different areas of Bandipora district to instil fear in the minds of the general public,” an unnamed Police spokesman said. “It is pertinent to mention here that Pak handler alias Babar Bhai also motivated him to recruit local youth in militant ranks in order to disturb peace and tranquillity in the area,” he added.