Jammu & Kashmir police claims to have foiled a Jaish terror module to disrupt the 75th Independence Day celebrations and launch several other attacks. Four Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists have been arrested.
Police said they were planning collection of arms dropped by drones and supply to other Jaish terrorists in Kashmir, plotting to plant an IED in Jammu before August 15 and survey potential attack targets in other parts of the country.
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Weapons and explosives were recovered from the possession of the terrorists. Reportedly, a motorcycle IED was to be used to carry out the attack. A truck allegedly used for transporting weapons to the Kashmir Valley was also seized.
Security agencies have been on high alert ahead of Independence Day.