Three Terror Associates Linked To Pakistan Arrested In J&K's Handwara

Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 12:46 IST

Security forces launched a joint operation in Qalamabad based on specific intelligence and arrested three terrorist associates linked to handlers based in Pakistan.

Three terror associates linked to Pakistan were arrested in Handwara. (Image: PTI/Representational)

The Jammu and Kashmir police, the Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) carried out a joint cordon-and-search operation in Handwara, Kupwara district, and apprehended three terror associates.

According to an official statement, the security forces launched a joint operation in the Wajihama area of Qalamabad based on specific intelligence and arrested three terrorist associates linked to handlers based in Pakistan.

The three arrested individuals were identified as Mohd. Iqbal Pandith, 23, Sajad Ahmad Shah, 26, and Ishfaq Ahmad Malik, 22. The security forces also recovered arms, ammunition and incriminating material from the possession of the terror associates.

A case FIR No. 30/2025 under Sections 7/25 IA Act, 13, 18, 23 UAPA has been registered at PS Qalamabad. Further investigation is underway to identify and arrest the other associates of this network, as per the statement.

ALSO READ: Soldier Killed As Indian Army Foils Infiltration Bid Along LoC In J&K’s Uri: Report

This came after an Indian Army soldier was killed in an exchange of fire as the forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday.

The infiltration bid was foiled in the Churunda area of Uri in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir. An exchange of fire took place between the troops and the terrorists in which Hawaldar Ankit was killed in action, they said.

The attempts to infiltrate the LoC were made amid the ongoing Indian Army operation — Op Akhal — in the forest areas in south Kashmir’s district. The operation kicked off on August 1 and is still continuing. Two soldiers were killed in action, while five terrorists were taken down in the operation.

Meanwhile, a Pakistani intruder attempting to cross into Indian territory was shot at by the Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district.

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...

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August 14, 2025, 12:44 IST

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