Saturday, September 13, 2025
spot_img

Killer of CRPF trooper arrested in J&K’s Shopian district

Date:

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Srinagar, March 13 : In a prompt action, the Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Sunday that it has arrested the killer of a CRPF trooper, who was killed in Shopian district.

Vijay Kumar, IGP (Kashmir) said the killer of CRPF personnel has been arrested by police.

“We have arrested the killer of CRPF personnel. Weapon of offence (pistol) has also been recovered on his disclosure.

“One overground worker (OGW), who accompanied him during the terror crime has also been arrested. Militant crime was committed on the direction of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, Abid Ramzan Sheikh. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered”, the IGP told some reporters.

CRPF trooper, Mukhtar Ahmad was killed by militants in his native village Chek Chotipora in Shopian district on Saturday.

He had come home on leave. (IANS)

spot_imgspot_img

Related articles

Sourav Ganguly, Harbhajan listed in Draft Electoral Rolls for upcoming BCCI elections

Mumbai, Sep 13: Former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and ex-India captain...

PM Modi says Centre making constant efforts for Manipur’s development

Imphal, Sep 13:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the Union government is constantly making efforts...

Nepal President calls for support to hold elections after criticism over house dissolution

Kathmandu, Sep 13: Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel on Saturday appealed to all sides to cooperate in successfully...

PM Modi hails Northeast’s role in freedom struggle, recalls Bhupen Hazarika’s wartime songs

Guwahati, Sep 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the country's northeastern region for its immense contribution...