Lashkar Terrorist Arrested From Delhi Railway Station in J&K Kupwara District

Defense News ,India :- In a recent update, the police in New Delhi have successfully arrested a key suspect wanted in the dismantled terror module case in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. The apprehended individual, Riyaz Ahmed, a retired soldier residing near the Line of Control, was taken into custody at the New Delhi Railway station on Sunday.

According to the Delhi police, Riyaz Ahmed played a crucial role in conspiring with Khursheed Ahmad Rather and Ghulam Sarwar Rather, both already arrested by J&K Police on January 27. Their collaboration involved receiving weapons and ammunition from across the Line of Control through terrorist handlers.

The joint efforts of J&K Police and the Army on January 27 led to the arrest of five associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba militants involved in arms and ammunition smuggling in Kupwara district. The terrorist module was being directed by handlers based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh alias Shakoor, and Qazi Mohammad Khushal, operating from across the border.

On February 4, specific information was received regarding the fugitive Riyaz Rather, prompting the immediate deployment of a police team at the New Delhi Railway Station. Acting swiftly, the alert staff identified and apprehended Riyaz as he attempted to escape from Exit Gate no 1 during the early morning hours.

After intensive interrogation, it was revealed that Riyaz and his friend Altaf, both retired from the Indian Army, had boarded the Mahakaushal Express from Jabalpur and arrived at Hazarat Nizamuddin railway station on February 3. The accused was about to relocate to another hideout when apprehended.

Riyaz is suspected of receiving a consignment of arms and ammunition from the previously arrested Khursheed Ahmad Rather and Ghulam Sarwar Rather. The police recovered a mobile phone and a SIM card from Riyaz's possession. He has been arrested under appropriate legal sections, and J&K Police officials have been informed for further action. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the entire conspiracy.