June 19: Based on specific input Shopian police arrested five associates of terrorists identified as:-

1. Aqib Nazir Rathar son of Nazir Ahmed Rathar resident of Awneera
2. Amir Majeed Wani son of Abdul Majeed Wani resident of Durpura
3. Sameer Ahmed Bhat son of Mushtaq Ahmed Bhat resident of Shirmal
4. Faisal Farooq Ahanger son of Farooq Ahmed Ahanger resident of Molu Chitragam
5. Rayees Ahmed Ganai son of Mohd Ayuob Ganai resident of Molu Dangarpura.

During questioning it was revealed that terrorist of proscribed outfit HM, along with above stated associates were planning to target police and security forces by planting an IED in the area.

On their disclosure, a sophisticated IED was recovered from their possession and major terror attempt which they had planned was foiled.

In this regard, a case FIR NO 39/2019 was registered at Police Station Zainapora and further investigation is in progress.