An alleged member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba module operating in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested by Delhi Police on February 6, according to officials. They state that the accused, a retired army personnel, played a key role in receiving arms and ammunition from across the Line of Control (LoC). The accused, Riyaz Ahmad Rather, a resident of Kupwara district, was arrested on Sunday at New Delhi Railway Station, according to police.
According to a senior police officer he was involved in hatching a conspiracy along with 'Khursheed Ahmad Rather' and Ghulam Sarwar Rather in getting arms and ammunition from across the LoC by the terrorist handlers.
On Sunday, the investigating agencies in Jammu and Kashmir informed him that Riyaz Ahmad Rather was wanted in a recent terror module case busted by them, in which five people were arrested and incriminating material, including five AK rifles (short), five AK magazines, and 16 short AK rounds, were recovered, he added.
These arms and ammunition were sent by LeT terrorist handlers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh alias Shakoor, a resident of Gabra Karnah, and Qazi Mohammad Khushal, a resident of Dhanni Karnah, according to the officer, who added that both were operating across the border.
How did the police arrest Riyaz Ahmed?
It was informed that Riyaz was expected to arrive at New Delhi Railway Station in the early morning. A team was formed and deployed at New Delhi Railway Station. The officer stated that they identified Riyaz and apprehended him as he attempted to flee from exit gate number 1 in the early hours. According to police, he and his friend Altaf boarded the Mahakaushal Express in Jabalpur and arrived at Hazarat Nizamuddin railway station around 3 p.m. on Saturday. They took an auto-rickshaw to New Delhi Railway Station. They claimed Riyaz was on his way to another hideout.
A police team comprised of Inspector Vishwanath Paswan, SHO/NDRS, SI Naseeb Singh, ASI Yadram, ASI Sushil, HC Jaiveer, HC Gaurav, and others was deployed at the New Delhi railway station's entry and exit points, as well as inside the station.
Riyaz is suspected of receiving arms and ammunition from Khursheed Ahmad Rather and Ghulam Sarwar Rather, who have already been arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Riyaz and his friend Altaf will retire from the Indian Army on January 31, 2023, according to police.
Riyaz's possessions included one mobile phone and one SIM card, according to authorities.
Riyaz has been arrested under applicable laws, and Jammu and Kashmir Police officials have been informed to take any further action, according to the police.
(With inputs from agencies)
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