Was a JeM Hideout Discovered in Pulwama, J&K?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Successful operation against Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama.
- Explosive materials seized from terrorist hideout.
- Arrest of a key terrorist associate.
- Commitment to national security by J&K Police.
- Ongoing efforts to dismantle terror networks.
Srinagar, Nov 28 (NationPress) - Authorities have dismantled a hideout belonging to the banned terrorist organization, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), in the Awantipora region of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday, recovering a cache of explosive materials, as reported by police.
In a significant breakthrough against terrorism, police in Awantipora, in collaboration with security forces, uncovered a terrorist hideout associated with the outlawed group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and took into custody a terrorist associate who allegedly provided support to terrorists.
Acting on reliable intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in Naner Midoora, Awantipora police, along with the Army's 42 RR and the CRPF's 180 Bn, initiated a cordon-and-search operation in the vicinity.
During the operation, a terrorist associate named Nazir Ahmed Ganai, son of Abdul Aziz Ganai, from Ganai Mohalla Nanar, was apprehended. After thorough questioning, he revealed the location of a terrorist hideout situated within his family orchard, which was subsequently destroyed.
From this hideout, security personnel recovered two hand grenades, one detonator, and other explosive materials, all of which were confiscated for further examination. The hideout was obliterated on-site under the supervision of an Executive Magistrate, in accordance with established procedures.
According to the police statement, the arrested associate has been implicated in providing logistical support and facilitating the movement of weapons and ammunition for JeM operatives active in the Tral and Awantipora regions of Pulwama.
A case has been registered under FIR No. 257/2025 at the Awantipora Police Station, and further investigations are underway.
The police reiterated their dedication to dismantling the terror network and maintaining peace and security in the district. The J&K Police and allied security forces continue to conduct aggressive operations against terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs), sympathizers, drug traffickers, and individuals engaged in hawala and other illegal activities.
This revised strategy aims to dismantle the entire network supporting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.