SRINAGAR, Nov 6 (Agencies): Police in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday arrested two more persons in connection with an alleged prison-linked terror module accused of targeting women through separatist ideology and propaganda, taking the total number of arrests in the case to eight.
The arrests were made during the ongoing investigation into the module, which was earlier busted in the district. The case is registered under FIR No. 168/2026 under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The arrested persons have been identified as Irshad Ahmed Bhat, son of Gh. Mohd Bhat, a resident of Chakloo, Baramulla, and Showkat Ahmed Reshi, son of Gh. Mohd Reshi, a resident of Watlab, Sopore.
Police said both accused had been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the case.
Further investigation is underway to establish their alleged roles and identify other possible links and associates connected with the module.
Bandipora Police said the investigation was continuing and further arrests were possible. They reiterated their commitment to dismantling terror networks and taking legal action against those found involved in activities prejudicial to the security and peace of the region.