IED event in Jammu and Kashmir, Pulwama area, India on Fri 11th November 2022

On November 11, Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militant associates of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and recovered explosive and incriminating materials from their possession in Pulwama District, reports Daly Excelsior. The arrestees were identified as Karamat-ul-lah Reshi, Suhail Bashir Ganai, Adil Ghani Lone and Irshad Ahmed Kumar. Incriminating materials including explosive substances were recovered from their possession. During preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the arrested militant associates were in touch with LeT ‘commander’ Babar alias Samama, resident of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir and were in a bid to hatch conspiracy to plant Improvised Explosive Device in Tral area of Pulwama District with the intention to cause damage to Police and SFs. Besides, the arrested associates were also involved in transportation of arms and ammunition and other logistic support to the LeT.