Top LeT commander Abu Ukasha arrested in Kupwara

Jammu, Jun 21: A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander has been arrested by security forces from Kashmir' Kupwara, media reported.

According to report, LeT commander Abu Ukasha from Pakistan was arrested from Sogam market in Kupwara on Monday.

One grenade and some cash amount has also been recovered from him. Investigations into the case have been launched.

Lashkar-e-Taiba has been accused by India of attacking military and civilian targets in India. The group was behind the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attacks. More than 160 people including foreign nationals were killed in Mumbai attacks started on November 26 and lasted until November 29.

At least five terrorists were killed and six police personnel, two Parliament Security Service personnel were martyred and gardener was killed in the attack.

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