Jaish terrorist brought to Delhi on transit remand

Alleged Jaish terrorist was brought to Delhi on transit remand on Tuesday. He carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh and was absconding for 12 years.

New Delhi: Alleged terrorist of Jaish-e-Mohammad was brought to Delhi on a transit remand on Tuesday, who was carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh, from Srinagar. The accused has been identified as Abdul Majeed Baba, a resident of Magrepora district of Sopore. He was absconding for 12 years.

The arrest was made on Saturday evening from Soura in downtown Srinagar, Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) said. Baba will be produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Srinagar and brought to Delhi on transit remand, police said.

The special cell was looking for him since 2007 in a registered case. A non-bailable warrant was issued against him by Delhi High Court.

According to the police, Abdul had an important role in Jaish. He knows about all the planning of Jaish. The arrest by the special cell is very crucial as it will help in gaining more information about the network of Jaish.

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