Security forces apprehend Hijbul Mujahidin Terrorist in Doda

Doda, March 14 (HS): Security Forces have arrested a terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. Terrorist Firdaus Ahmed Natnoo was apprehended from Doda district in a joint operation. Firdaus Ahmed Natnoo resident of Bekhriyan village, Udhiyanpur was involved in revival of terror footprints in District Doda (J&K) which was declared terrorist free post after neutralization of hardcore Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Tahir Ahmed Bhatt @ Uqhab. Firdaus Ahmed was involved in recruiting people for terrorist activities, procurement of arms and ammunition and fund raising. Based on reliable intelligence inputs, it was learnt that Firdaus Ahmed Natnoo was planning to execute sensational political killings in the Doda district to declare terror revitalization and thus, to grab national highlights. He and his associates were being tracked by security forces for the last two months. Based on reliable intelligence input, a Search Operation was launched by army and police teams jointly in wee hours, simultaneously at Bekhriyan, Udhiyanpur and Nagri, Doda town. Firdaus Ahmed Natnoo was apprehended while he was trying to escape from security forces. During the subsequent search operation, a huge cache of arms and ammunition, to include three Chinese pistols, five pistol magazines, fifteen rounds and one pistol silencer were recovered from his possession. Certain other incriminating material comprising of hand written personal diaries, photo album, Will cum suicidal note and one earth auger machine, probably to dig hideouts were recovered. A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the law at Police Station, Doda and investigation is initiated.