At least six members of the terrorist module have been arrested by security forces for foiling a conspiracy of targeted killing in Qazigund, Kulgam in South Kashmir. The terrorists were planning to disrupt the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
An official said one pistol, two magazines, 27 rounds, three hand grenades, and 45 assault rifle cartridges from the possession of the arrested suspects. According to police sources, all the terrorists caught are locals and had joined a terrorist organisation only a few days ago, according to Jagran.com.
A handler of the terrorist organisation had assigned them the task of target killings and grenade attacks on security forces in Qazigund and adjoining areas. After carrying out these incidents, they were to announce their joining the terrorist organisation, but the police came to know about it in time and along with the army and CRPF jawans, arrested them.
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Meanwhile, elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in three phases on September 18, 25, and October 1. The counting of votes will take place on October 4. Voting will take place for 90 assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Election Commission, the Union Territory has 88.06 lakh electors.
On Tuesday, a total of 279 candidates filed their nomination papers across 24 assembly segments of seven districts it was the last day to file nominations for the first phase covering 16 segments in south Kashmir districts of Pulwama, Kulgam, Anantnag and Shopian, and eight segments in Chenab valley area of Jammu region comprising Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts.
According to a statement issued by the office of chief electoral officer, the highest number of 72 candidates have filed their nominations in Anantnag district, followed by 55 in Pulwama district,