8 people related to Lashkar-e-Taiba arrested in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir

As many as eight people related to Lashkar-e-Taiba have been arrested in Sopore district of Jammu and Kashmir, according to the news channel times Now.

The arrested people are reported to be the overground workers of the terrorist organization who were reportedly involved in distributing the pamphlets and posters across north Kashmir.

They were also distributing posters and pamphlets threatening the traders to not open their shops.

They were also writing letters to the top businessmen trying to extort money from them.

The arrests have been reportedly made by the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

#Breaking | Eight Lashkar-e-Taiba arrested in Sopore district, J&K. Biggest crackdown by J&K police after the abrogation of Article 370.TIMES NOW's Sohil with details. pic.twitter.com/YEePaQsYfy

— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) September 9, 2019

Further details are awaited.

This is a developing story.