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Two Suspected 'Hybrid' Terrorists Arrested in Sopore After Tip-Off Checkpoint Operation

Police say the detainees fit the 'hybrid' profile used for operatives who blend into routine life between assigned militant tasks.

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Jammu and Kashmir and security forces in a joint operation arrest two hybrid terrorists, Shabir Najar and Shabir Mir, and recovered arms and ammunition, mobile phones and other incriminating materials at Mominabad, Sopore, in Baramulla on Thursday | ANI
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Overview

  • A joint team of J&K Police, 22 Rashtriya Rifles and 179 BN CRPF made the arrests at a naka in Sadeeq Colony, Mominabad.
  • The men were identified as Shabir Ahmad Najar of Mohalla Tawheed Colony Maazbugh and Shabir Ahmad Mir of Brath Sopore.
  • They were intercepted while moving from Fruit Mandi toward Ahat Baba Crossing and were caught after attempting to flee.
  • One pistol, one magazine, 20 live rounds and two hand grenades were seized from their possession.
  • FIR No. 253/2025 was registered at Police Station Sopore, and investigators are examining potential links and handlers.