Assam: Three JMB Terrorists Apprehended at Barpeta District

Guwahati, July 31, 2019:

Acting on a tip off, Assam's Bajali police on Tuesday apprehended three 'jihadis' from Barpeta district.

The accused have been identified as Yakub Ali, Hafizur Rahman, and Sariful Islam.

According to official sources, Hafizur Rahman who has been arrested by Bhabanipur police is lodged at Bhabanipur Police Station and it is suspected that he is a member of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB) of Bangladesh.

Upon interrogation, Hafizur revealed that he is an expert in assembling bombs, weapons and physical training. He further revealed that he had been giving training at terror pads at Baksa and Barpeta district to strengthen the militant groups in the region. Hafizul also mentioned that Yakub is also a member of the militant groups JMB.

The police recovered one hand made pistol along with four live round cartridges for the terrorists.

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