Archive · 15 Sep 2025
J&K Police Seizes More AK-47s in Poonch
Police in Jammu and Kashmir found more guns, including three more AK-47s, and ammunition near the border.
This happened after police arrested three people who worked as porters for the army, who are suspected of helping a group called Hizbul Mujahideen smuggle weapons.
In total, the police have found seven AK-47 rifles in the last two weeks.
The porters were allegedly getting the weapons from across the border.
Police believe these arrests will stop Hizbul Mujahideen from starting up again in the area.
The police investigation continues as they look into the activities of a commander named Habibullah.
J&K Police seized three more AK-47 rifles on September 14 in Poonch.
Three Army porters were arrested in connection with the smuggling.
A total of seven AK-47 rifles have been recovered in the district over two weeks.
The arrested porters allegedly aided Hizbul Mujahideen in smuggling weapons.
Police believe the seizures will impede the group's attempts to regroup.
- Who
- Tariq Sheikh, Riyaz Ahmad, and Mohammad Shafi, allegedly smuggling weapons for Hizbul Mujahideen.
- What
- Recovery of 7 AK-47 rifles and ammunition; arrest of three porters.
- When
- The most recent rifles were recovered on September 14, with arrests and recoveries over two weeks prior.
- Where
- Poonch district, near the Line of Control (LoC), specifically Mandi and Sawjian areas.
- Why
- To disrupt Hizbul Mujahideen's efforts to revive its network in the region.
Police
Alleged Terrorists
Activities
Police
Maintaining law and order by preventing smuggling and terrorist activities.
Alleged Terrorists
Smuggling weapons into the region to support terrorist groups.
- Location
- Poonch district, J&K (near LoC)
- Date of Recovery
- September 14
- Weapons Recovered
- 7 AK-47 rifles and ammunition
- Arrested Individuals
- Three Army porters (Tariq Sheikh, Riyaz Ahmad, Mohammad Shafi)
- Accusation
- Smuggling for Hizbul Mujahideen
- Involved Commander
- Habibullah
