New Delhi: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have dismantled a suspected terror module linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba following the arrest of five individuals in Srinagar, including two Pakistani militants who had been operating in India for several years.
Among those arrested is Abdullah, also known as Abu Hureira, who had reportedly managed to evade security agencies for nearly 16 years after infiltrating India. Officials said he had played a key role in establishing a network of operatives across Jammu and Kashmir and in other parts of the country. The second Pakistani militant arrested in the operation has been identified as Usman, also known as Khubaib.
Authorities have categorised both militants as “A+” operatives due to their involvement in building and coordinating the terror network. Investigators believe Abdullah had commanded around 40 foreign militants over the years, many of whom were later neutralised by security forces during counterterror operations.
As part of the crackdown, security agencies conducted coordinated searches at 19 locations across multiple states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Haryana. During these raids, officials recovered a significant quantity of weapons and ammunition, including four AK rifles, along with other incriminating materials linked to the network.
Three residents of Srinagar were also arrested during the investigation. The suspects were identified as Mohammad Naqeeb Bhat, Adil Rashid Bhat and Ghulam Mohammad Mir, also known as Mama. According to investigators, the trio allegedly provided logistical support to the militants, including food, shelter and assistance in maintaining safe houses.
Officials said forged identity documents were recovered from Abdullah and Usman, suggesting that the network used false addresses in different states to expand its operations and avoid detection.
The investigation began with the arrest of Naqeeb Bhat on March 31. His interrogation reportedly helped investigators trace the involvement of the other accused and uncover the wider network.
The arrests follow earlier counterterror operations in the region, including a major investigation in November 2025 that exposed a radicalised network involving several professionals who were allegedly planning and carrying out terror activities across the country.
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