Srinagar police arrests suspect associated with LeT

Srinagar Police apprehended a person, allegedly associated with the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), under the Arms Act on Friday in Barzulla area. The accused is identified as Showket Ahmed Khan who hails from Aarth-Narbal Budgam.

The police got specific input about his suspected movement near the Government Hospital for a bone and joint surgery. On questioning, the accused told the police that his code name is Aumer Bhai and he is associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba, a banned terrorist organisation.

An FIR has been registered at Rajbagh police station in Srinagar. Further questioning is underway.