Jammu: Two persons namely Zahoor Ahmed Peer and Nazir Ahmed Peer, both residents of Wahama, Kupwara, J&K were arrested from Jammu today for their involvement in NIA case number RC-11/2016/NIA/DLI (Bahadur Ali Case).
On 25/07/2016, the NIA arrested a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba militants from Handwara, J&K. A large quantity of incriminating material, including arms and ammunition were recovered from Bahadur Ali.
As per the investigation, the accused persons, Zahoor Ahmed Peer and Nazir Ahmed Peer provided material and logistic support to Bahadur Ali soon after his infiltration into Indian territory.
The case against Bahadur Ali has been charge sheeted whereas further investigation in the case was in progress.
During further investigation, the role of Zahoor Ahmed Peer and Nazir Ahmed Peer surfaced following which they have been arrested. NIA will be seeking the transit remand of these accused persons and will bring them to Delhi for further questioning.
