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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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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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.
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