Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Rajouri Police Arrest Three in LeT-Linked Terror Probe
Police in Rajouri say they have arrested three people suspected of helping terrorists.
The suspects are accused of giving terrorists supplies, safe travel and directions.
Police say they may have helped groups move toward the Kashmir Valley.
The three men are allegedly connected to Lashkar-e-Taiba, also called LeT.
During the investigation, police found an improvised explosive device, or IED.
Police say one suspect helped them locate it.
Officials believe the device may have been kept for a possible targeted attack.
The investigation is continuing to find other people who may be involved.
Rajouri Police arrested three alleged over-ground workers linked to a Lashkar-e-Taiba network in the Pir Panjal region.
The accused were identified as Zakir Hussain, Mohd Azam and Mohd Mushtaq, all residents of Rajouri district.
Police allege the men provided logistical support, safe transit and guidance to terrorist groups moving toward the Kashmir Valley.
An improvised explosive device was recovered after one accused allegedly disclosed its location during questioning.
Investigators are working to identify additional associates and determine the full extent of the alleged support network.
- Who
- Rajouri Police arrested Zakir Hussain, Mohd Azam and Mohd Mushtaq, who are accused of assisting terrorists allegedly linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
- What
- Police say they dismantled an alleged over-ground worker network and recovered an improvised explosive device during the investigation.
- When
- The arrests and recovery occurred during the ongoing investigation; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The alleged network operated in the Pir Panjal region, with activity involving Rajouri and movement toward the Kashmir Valley.
- Why
- Police allege the accused provided logistical support, safe transit, guidance and other ground-level assistance to terrorist groups.
- Arrested
- Three accused persons
- Alleged affiliation
- Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
- Accused
- Zakir Hussain, Mohd Azam and Mohd Mushtaq
- Alleged activities
- Logistical support, safe transit, guidance and ground assistance
- Recovery
- One improvised explosive device (IED)
- Investigation focus
- Identifying additional associates and uncovering the wider network