Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, including one of its most wanted commanders, were apprehended by y villagers and handed over to the police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district.
According to reports, LeT commander Talib Hussain, a resident of Rajouri district and the mastermind behind the recent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasts in the district, and Faizal Ahmad Dar, a categorised terrorist of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, were apprehended in Tuksan village.
Two AK 47 rifles, seven grenades and a pistol were also recovered from them.
The J&K Police said, “Hats off to the courage of villagers of Tuksan, in Reasi district. Two terrorists of LeT apprehended by villagers with weapons; 2AK rifles, 7 Grenades and a Pistol.”
Director-General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh has announced a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh for the villagers for their bravery.
J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha also announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for the brave villagers who apprehended 2 terrorists of LeT in Tuksan village today.