Published 18:54 IST, January 4th 2024

Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist wanted for attacks in J&K arrested by Delhi Police

A Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist wanted in a number of terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell.

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Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Javed Matoo. | Image: Republic
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BREAKING: Days ahe of Republic Day celebrations, Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist wanted in a number of terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell.

“Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist,” said an official. “ accused was wanted in a multiple terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir,” he furr said. 

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Terrorist Javed Matoo. Image: Republic

According to Special CP HS Dhaliwal (Special Cell), terrorist identified as Javed Ahmed Matoo and his last movement was detected at Delhi's Nizamuddin-DND area. 

Resident of North Kashmir's, Javed Matoo from Baramulla district and top Commander of Hizbul Mujahideen, who was active for over one dece. Officials told Republic that he was a resident of Khushal area of Sopore and was active since 2010.

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He was A++ category commander in police records and exfiltrated to Pakistan to le Hizbul Mujahideen from Pakistani soil . His movement was detected by central intelligence agencies near Indo Nepal border some days ago. He was operating under names of Musaib and Faisal. 

Special CP HS Dhaliwal at press conference, January 4, 2023. Image: Republic

During a press conference, Special CP HS Dhaliwal (Special Cell) said, “re was a major module of Hizbul Mujahideen and he was leing it. He is last surviving terrorist from group living in Jammu and Kashmir.” officer also revealed that Matoo was living a camouflaged life while playing a major role in cross-border weapons smuggling. 

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16:41 IST, January 4th 2024