Archive · 25 Aug 2026
J-K Police, Army and CRPF Apprehend Six Terror Associates in Shopian
Police, the Army and the CRPF carried out two operations in Shopian.
They detained six people whom authorities described as terrorist associates.
Three people were stopped while traveling on a motorcycle in Heerpora.
Officials said two hand grenades and posters were found with them.
In another operation in Imamsahib, three more people were detained.
Authorities said they found a grenade, AK-47 magazines, ammunition and posters.
Police registered separate cases for the two operations.
Investigators are now examining whether the detainees had links to terror activities.
Six alleged terrorist associates were apprehended in two joint operations in Shopian district.
Three Kulgam residents were detained after a motorcycle was intercepted in Heerpora.
Two hand grenades and incriminating posters were recovered in the Heerpora operation.
Three Anantnag residents were apprehended during joint patrolling in the Imamsahib area.
An FIR was registered in each case, with further investigations underway.
- Who
- Shopian Police, the Army and the Central Reserve Police Force apprehended six people identified by police as terrorist associates.
- What
- Six people were apprehended, and police reported recovering grenades, AK-47 magazines, ammunition and incriminating posters.
- When
- The report does not specify when the operations occurred.
- Where
- The operations took place in the Heerpora and Imamsahib areas of Shopian district.
- Why
- Authorities said the operations were intended to disrupt terror networks and prevent attempts to disturb peace and security.
- People apprehended
- Six in total
- Heerpora operation
- Three people from Kulgam were detained after a motorcycle was intercepted during naka checking.
- Heerpora recoveries
- Two hand grenades and incriminating posters
- Imamsahib operation
- Three people from Anantnag were apprehended during joint patrolling.
- Imamsahib recoveries
- One hand grenade, two AK-47 magazines, 20 rounds and incriminating posters
- Legal action
- Separate FIRs were registered at Heerpora and Imamsahib police stations.
- Investigation status
- Further investigation is underway to establish the detainees’ activities and alleged terror linkages.