Man held in J&K for Hizbul links: UP ATS

His name cropped up during questioning of another man allegedly associated with Hizbul Mujahideen

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A statement by the ATS identified the man as Firdaus Ahmad Dar, of Anantnag district. (Representational Image)

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The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said it had arrested a man allegedly associated with terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen from Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

A statement by the ATS identified the man as Firdaus Ahmad Dar, of Anantnag district.

His name cropped up during questioning of another man allegedly associated with Hizbul Mujahideen identified as Ahmad Raza, who was arrested on Thursday after it was found that was allegedly in touch with Pakistani terror and Hizbul Mujahideen handlers, the statement said.

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“In an inter-state operation, officers of the ATS traveled to Anantnag and arrested Dar, after getting assistance from the local police. Dar was arrested on Friday and has been brought on transit remand to Uttar Pradesh.

He underwent a medical examination after which he was presented in a local court, which granted the ATS transit remand of the accused,” said the statement.

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