During the course of the investigation, police arrested seven persons namely, Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil, resident of Nowgam, Srinagar, Yasir-ul-Ashraf, resident of Nowgam, Srinagar, Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid, resident of Nowgam, Srinagar, Molvi Irfan Ahmad (Imam of a Masjid), resident of Shopian, Zameer Ahmad Ahanger alias Mutlasha, resident of Wakura, Ganderbal, Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie alias Musaib, resident of Koil, Pulwama, Dr. Adeel, resident of Wanpora, Kulgam.

According to the police spokesperson, the role of a few more individuals has surfaced during the investigation, and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend them.

“During the ongoing investigation, searches were conducted at multiple locations by J&K Police in Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, and Shopian. Similarly, searches were also conducted in Faridabad in coordination with Haryana Police and in Saharanpur with UP Police,” the spokesperson said.

The police further stated that the investigation has so far led to the recovery of incriminating documents, electronic devices, arms, ammunition, and IED-making materials, including: One Chinese Star pistol (with ammunition), one Beretta pistol (with ammunition), one AK-56 rifle (with ammunition) and, one AK Krinkov rifle (with ammunition).

The spokesperson added that 2,900 kg of IED-making material — including explosives, chemicals, reagents, inflammable materials, electronic circuits, batteries, wires, remote controls, timers, and metal sheets — have been recovered.

“Financial investigations regarding the flow of funds are ongoing, and all linkages are being traced and addressed expeditiously,” the police spokesperson said, adding that the investigation stands as a testimony to the diligent efforts and unflagging determination of the team involved.